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Table of Contents
Federal Aviation
Administration
1. Retrofit
of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes
2. Drug
Enforcement Assistance
4. Corrosion
Prevention and Control Program
5. National
Air Tour Safety Standards
6. Revision
of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures to Improve Participant Safety
7. Flight
Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements
8. False
and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts
9. Noise
Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National
Park
10. Licensing
and Safety Requirements for Launch
12. Training
in the Recognition of Hazardous Material
13. Revisions
to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part
125 Operators
15. Flight
Simulation Device Qualification
16. Certification
of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft
17. Revisions
to Passenger Facility Charge Rule for Compensation to Air Carriers
18. Transponder
Continuous Operation
19. Reduced
Vertical Separation Minimum in United States Domestic Airspace
20. Security
Considerations for the Flightdeck on Foreign Operated Transport Category
Airplanes
22. Ineligibility
for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds
23. Revisions
to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations
24. Flight
Deck Security on Large Cargo Airplanes
25. Stage
4 Aircraft Noise Standards
26. Extended
Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-engine Airplanes
27. Repair
Stations; Service Difficulty Reporting
Federal Highway
Administration
32. National
Bridge Inspection Standards
Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration
33. Commercial
Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier
34. Qualification
of Drivers; Vision
35. Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General Transportation of Hazardous Materials
37. Training
for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles
38. Commercial
Driver Physical Fitness As Part Of The CDL Process
39. Safety
Performance History of New Drivers
40. Railroad-Highway
Grade Crossing Safety
41. Unified
Registration System
42. Transportation
of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations
45. General
Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal Container Chassis
and Trailers
46. Interstate
School Bus Safety
47. New
Entrant Safety Assurance Process
48. Certification
of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors
49. Certification
of Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
50. Limitations
on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials
Endorsement
51. Penalties,
Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers
52. Hours
of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents
Federal Railroad
Administration
54. Whistle
Bans at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
55. Standards
for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems
Federal Transit
Administration
57. Rail
Fixed Guideway Systems: State Safety Oversight
Maritime Administration
59. Vessel
Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade;
Second Rulemaking
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
61. FMVSS:
Head Restraints (Height and Distance Requirements)
63. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems; Controls and
Displays
64. Automotive
Fuel Economy Manufacturing Incentives for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
66. Consumer
Information Regulations; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Rollover
Resistance
67. Tire
Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Response to Petitions for Reconsideration
68. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Occupant Crash Protection
69. Side
Impact Protection Upgrade - FMVSS No. 214
70. Reforming
the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program
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)
Research and Special
Programs Administration
78. Safeguarding
Food from Contamination During Transportation
79. Response
Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines
80. Applicability
of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, Unloading, and Storage
81. Hazardous
Materials: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders on Aircraft
82. External
Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids
83. Hazardous
Materials; Transportation of Lithium Batteries
Federal Aviation Administration |
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Popular Title: Retrofit of Improved Seats |
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RIN 2120-AC84 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/17/1988; End of Comment Period 10/14/1988;
Reopening of Comment Period 10/30/1998; End of Reopened Comment Period
01/09/1999. SNPRM: Publication Date 10/04/2002; End of Comment Period
12/03/2002; Extension of Comment Period 12/03/2002; End of Extended Comment
Period 03/03/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/30/1987 |
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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: Drug Enf Assistance |
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RIN 2120-AD16 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/12/1990; End of Comment Period 05/11/1990. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/1988 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Aging Aircraft |
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RIN 2120-AE42 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/1993; End of Comment Period 02/08/1994.
Final Rule: Publication Date 12/05/2002; Publication Date for Extension of
Comment Period 02/04/2003; End of Extended Comment Period 05/05/2003. Interim
Final Rule: Publication Date 12/05/2002; End of Comment Period 02/04/2003;
Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 02/04/2003; End of Extended
Comment Period 05/05/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Corrosion Control |
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RIN 2120-AE92 |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication 10/03/2002; End of Comment Period 04/01/2003. |
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Abstract:
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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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991 |
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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: Air Tour Safety |
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RIN 2120-AF07 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
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.") |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1994 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 60571 |
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Popular Title: Emergency Evacuation |
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RIN 2120-AF21 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/18/1995; Correction 08/25/1995; End of
Comment Period 10/16/1995. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/08/1995 |
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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: Flight Crewmember Duty Time |
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RIN 2120-AF63 |
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Stage:
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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. |
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Abstract:
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." FAA earlier had planned to publish an SNPRM by
3/31/02. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: False Statements Plane Parts |
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RIN 2120-AG08 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/22/1994 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 23808 |
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Popular Title: GCNP Phaseout rule |
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RIN 2120-AG34 |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/31/1996; End of Comment Period 03/31/1997;
SNPRM: Publication Date 03/24/2003; End of Comment Period 06/23/2003. |
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Abstract:
This action is one part of an overall strategy to reduce further the impact
of aircraft noise on the environment of Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) and
to help the National Park Service achieve its statutory mandate imposed by
Public Law 100-91 to provide for the substantial restoration of natural quiet
and experience at GCNP. This rulemaking will establish a reasonably
achievable standard for quiet technology to comply with the congressional
mandate imposed by section 804 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and
Reform Act for the 21st Century (Public Law 106-181). |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/31/1996 |
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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: Licensing Space Launches |
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RIN 2120-AG37 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/25/2000; End of Comment Period 2/22/2001.
SNPRM: Publication Date 07/30/2002; End of Comment Period 10/28/2002. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the commercial space transportation regulations
governing licensing and safety requirements for launch from Federal and
non-Federal launch sites. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/17/1999 |
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Dates for SNPRM/2:
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM/2: None |
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Popular Title: Child Restraint Systems |
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RIN 2120-AG43 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/18/1998; End of Comment Period 6/18/1998. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/29/1997 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Hazmat Training Requirements |
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RIN 2120-AG75 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
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 Department 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. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/18/1999 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 24809 |
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Popular Title: Digital Flight Data Recorder/B-737 |
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RIN 2120-AG87 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/18/1999; End of Comment Period 12/20/1999. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/15/1999 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Part 139-Certification of Airports |
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RIN 2120-AG96 |
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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. |
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Abstract:
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 . |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/30/1999 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Simulator Qualification (Part 60) |
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RIN 2120-AH07 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/25/2002; Publication Date for Extension of
Comment Period 11/15/2002; End of Comment Period 12/24/2002; End of Extended
Comment Period 02/24/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/01/1998 |
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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: Light-Sport Aircraft Certification |
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RIN 2120-AH19 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/05/2002; End of Comment Period 05/06/2002. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/14/2001 |
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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: Passenger Facility Charge |
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RIN 2120-AH43 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/27/2002; End of Comment Period 01/13/2003;
Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 01/14/2003; End of Extended
Comment Period 02/12/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/2000 |
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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: Transponder Continuous Operation |
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RIN 2120-AH67 |
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Stage:
Withdrawal |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/14/2003; End of Comment Period 3/17/2003;
Extension of Comment Period 3/18/2003; End of Extended Comment Period
4/18/2003. |
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Abstract:
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 believed that this capability would
help provide ATC personnel with more time to initiate a national security
response to a potential airplane hijack situation. Following a review of the
comments, however, the FAA is considering withdrawing the NPRM, because of
uncertainty about whether it is justified. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2001 |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
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Popular Title: Domestic RVSM |
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RIN 2120-AH68 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/10/2002; End of Comment Period 08/08/2002. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/13/2002 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 68FR61304 |
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Popular Title: Flightdeck Security (Part 129) |
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RIN 2120-AH70 |
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Stage:
Disposition of Comments |
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Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Date 06/21/2002. Final Rule/2: Publication
Date 12/30/2002; End of Comment Period 02/28/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. Because this rule was issued without prior notice and
comment to address imminent security concerns, it contains a request for
public comments. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002 |
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Dates for Disposition of Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None |
21. |
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Popular Title: Crawford Texas Airspace |
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RIN 2120-AH83 |
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Stage:
Disposition of Comments |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 04/22/2003; End of Comment
Period 06/23/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rule would require that notice be filed with FAA for 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 existing prohibited airspace surrounding the
Presidents' private residence. This rule is being adopted for purposes of
national defense and will assist in protecting the President of the United
States. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/26/2001 |
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Dates for Disposition of Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None |
22. |
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Popular Title: Cert. Revocation for Security |
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RIN 2120-AH84 |
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Stage:
Disposition of Comments |
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Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Approved 01/21/2003; Publication Date
01/24/2003; End of Comment Period 03/25/2003. Final Rule with Request for
Comments: Publication Approved 01/21/2003; Publication Date 01/24/2003; End
of Comment Period 03/25/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. This rulemaking complements the TSA Revocation Rulemakings
(2110-AA14 and 2110-AA17). |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/11/2001 |
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Dates for Disposition of Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None |
23. |
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Popular Title: Cockpit Voice Recorder |
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RIN 2120-AH88 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and digital
flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for certain air carriers, operators,
and aircraft manufacturers. It would increase the duration of CVR and flight
data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the data recording rate of certain
DFDR 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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/30/1999 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
24. |
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Popular Title: Large Cargo Airplanes |
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RIN 2120-AH96 |
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Stage:
Final Rule with Request for Comments |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This action would provide an optional means of compliance to operators of all
cargo airplanes that are required to have a reinforced security flightdeck
door by April 9, 2003. This rule would allow those operators to either
install reinforced doors or adopt enhanced procedures approved by the
Transportation Security Administration. FAA continuing review of comments.
New schedule after 01/30/04. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/10/2002 |
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Dates for Final Rule with Request for Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule with Request for Comments: 68 FR 42873 |
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Popular Title: Stage 4 |
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RIN 2120-AH99 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish a new noise standard for subsonic jet
airplanes and subsonic transport category large airplanes. This noise
standard would ensure that the latest available noise reduction technology is
incorporated into new aircraft designs. This noise standard, Stage 4, would
apply to any person submitting an application for a new airplane type design
on and after January 1, 2006. The standard could be chosen voluntarily prior
to that date. This noise standard is intended to provide uniform noise
certification standards for Stage 4 airplanes certificated in the United
States and those airplanes that meet the new International Civil Aviation
Organization Annex 16 Chapter 4 noise standard. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/28/2002 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
26. |
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Popular Title: ETOPS |
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RIN 2120-AI03 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would govern the design, maintenance, and operation of
airplanes and engines for flights that go certain long distances beyond an
adequate airport. This rulemaking would extend some requirements that
previously applied only to two-engine airplanes to airplanes with more than
two-engines. The rulemaking would implement the existing policy, industry
best practices, and recommendations and international standards to ensure
that long-range flights will operate safely. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2000 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
27. |
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Popular Title: Repair Stations |
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RIN 2120-AI07 |
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Stage:
Final Rule with Request for Comments |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This final rule will amend the regulations for aeronautical repair stations
by replacing certain sections references with part references. Rather than
referenceing certain sections applicable to repair stations that submit
service difficulty reports (SDR) on behalf of air carriers, FAA is only
referencing the part number under which the air carrier operates. This action
will give FAA greater flexibility to amend SDR rules in response to industry
concerns. Also, FAA is clarifying when repair stations should submit SDRs.
"This nonsignificant rule was inadvertantly included in the last will
report and will be removed from next report." |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2003 |
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Dates for Final Rule with Request for Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule with Request for Comments: None |
Federal Highway Administration |
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Federal Highway Administration |
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Popular Title: FLS: NPS Roads |
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RIN 2125-AE52 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/01/1999.
NPRM: Publication Date 01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
29. |
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Popular Title: FLS: BIA Roads |
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RIN 2125-AE53 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/1/1999.
NPRM: Publication Date 01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
30. |
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Popular Title: FLS: FWS Roads |
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RIN 2125-AE54 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/01/1999.
NPRM: Publication Date 01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
31. |
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Popular Title: FLS Forest Highways Program |
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RIN 2125-AE55 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/01/1999.
NPRM: Publication Date 01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
32. |
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Popular Title: NBIS |
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RIN 2125-AE86 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/26/2001; End of Comment Period 12/26/01. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/31/2001 |
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Dates for NPRM:
|
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 53063 |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration |
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration |
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33. |
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Popular Title: CDL - Biometric Identifier |
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RIN 2126-AA01 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 5/15/89; End of Comment Period 7/14/89. |
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Abstract:
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 was
completed, and the contractor issued a final report in December 2002. This
rulemaking has been delayed due to higher priorities given other rulemakings
because of court action. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/1988 |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: CDL- Vision |
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RIN 2126-AA05 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 2/28/92; End of Comment Period 4/28/92.
Notice Request for Comments: Publication Date 6/05/96. |
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Abstract:
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 after
further evaluating and considering these recommendations has decided to
proceed with a rulemaking to amend its regulation governing the visual field
requirement in the vision standard. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/01/1991 |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Hazardous Materials Permitting |
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RIN 2126-AA07 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 6/17/93; End of Comment Period 8/16/93. SNPRM:
Publication Date 8/19/2003; End of Comment Period 10/20/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/16/1990 |
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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: LCV Training Rule |
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RIN 2126-AA08 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 01/05/1993; End of Comment Period 3/16/1993.
NPRM: Publication Date 08/12/2003; End of Comment Period 10/14/2003. |
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Abstract:
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, which directed that training for longer
combination vehicle operators include certification of an operator's
proficiency by an instructor who has met the requirements established by the
Secretary of DOT. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/1991 |
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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: Training for Entry-Level Drivers |
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RIN 2126-AA09 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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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. NPRM:
Publication Date 8/15/03; End of Comment Period 10/15/03. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/1991 |
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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: Physical Fitness - CDL Process |
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RIN 2126-AA10 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 7/15/94; End of Comment Period 11/4/94. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/15/1993 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
39. |
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Popular Title: Safety Performance of New Drivers |
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RIN 2126-AA17 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/14/1996; End of Comment 5/13/1996; SNPRM:
Publication Date 07/17/2003; End of Comment Period 09/02/2003. |
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Abstract:
The rulemaking would amend the Federal motor carrier regulations to include
minimum safety information that new and prospective employers must seek from
former employers duing the investigation of a driver's employment record. The
rule would also increase the time period that carriers must record accident
information in the accident register, from one year to three years. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/16/1990 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
40. |
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Popular Title: Railroad-Highway Crossing |
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RIN 2126-AA18 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/30/98; End of Comment Period 11/27/98. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
41. |
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Popular Title: URS |
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RIN 2126-AA22 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 8/26/96; End of Comment Period 10/25/96. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1996 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
42. |
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Popular Title: Household Goods |
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RIN 2126-AA32 |
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Stage:
Interim Final Rule |
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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. |
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Abstract:
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. FMCSA
received petitions for reconsideration of the Interim Final Rule published
June 11, 2003 and is now considering these petitions. To allow time for the
analysis the agency published an announcement of the delay the compliance
date of the IFR until further notice. As part of the analysis, the agency
will determine the next appropriate step for this rulemaking. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002 |
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Dates for Interim Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: 68 FR 35064 |
43. |
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Popular Title: Mexican Motor Carriers/Application |
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RIN 2126-AA34 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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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. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking changes FMCSA regulations to govern applications by Mexican
carriers to operate beyond municipalities and commercial zones at the United
State-Mexico border. It also revises the application form, OP-1MX, to be
filed by these Mexican motor carriers. The revised form requires additional
information about the applicant's business and operating practices to allow
the FMCSA to determine if the applicant 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). On January 16, 2003 the Ninth Circuit
Court remanded this rule, along with 2 other NAFTA-related rules, to the
agency requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis
required by the Clean Air Act. This rule will not proceed to the next stage
until the Environmental Impact Statement is complete. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
44. |
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Popular Title: Mexican Motor Carriers/Monitoring and Compliance |
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RIN 2126-AA35 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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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. |
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Abstract:
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 rulemaking 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). On January 16, 2003 the Ninth Circuit
Court remanded this rule, along with 2 other NAFTA-related rules, to the
agency requiring requiring a full enviromental impact statement and an
analysis required by the Clean Air Act. This rule will not proceed to the
next stage until the Environmental Impact Statement is complete. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
45. |
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Popular Title: Intermodal Chassis |
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RIN 2126-AA38 |
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Stage:
Withdrawal |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/17/1999; End of Comment Period 04/19/1999;
End of Extended Comment Period 08/30/1999; Notice of Intent to Explore
Negotiated Rulemaking:11/29/2002; End of Extended Comment Period 04/10/2003. |
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Abstract:
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
commercial motor vehicles. FMCSA is considering withdrawing the ANPRM because
there is insufficient data to support moving forward with the rulemaking at
this time. While the agency could quantify the costs of regulatory options
that could potentially result in improved maintenance practices by equipment
providers, there is insufficient data currently to quantify the safety
benefits of such a rulemaking. FMCSA believes it is unlikely the agency could
craft a rulemaking that would resolve the maintenance responsibility disputes
between equipment providers and motor carriers, and be supported with
sufficient safety data to prove its necessity, and subsequently its effectiveness.
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/17/1997 |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
46. |
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Popular Title: Interstate School Bus Safety |
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RIN 2126-AA53 |
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Stage:
Withdrawal |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 10/22/2001; End of Comment Period 01/22/2002. |
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Abstract:
The FMCSA considered making the FMCSRs applicable to all interstate school
transportation opperations by local educational agencies (LEAs). This action
was in response to sec. 4024 of the TEA-21, which mandates that FMCSA to make
a determination whether to make the FMCSRs applicable to such operations. The
FMCSA requested comments, data, and information to assist the agency in
making this determination. FMCSA is considering withdrawing this ANPRM, since
the data showed that the interstate school bus operations by LEAs are both
limited in number and have an excellent safety record. Also, FMCSA does not
currently have authority to regulate government entities such as LEAs. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
47. |
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Popular Title: New Entrant |
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RIN 2126-AA59 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/13/2002; End of Comment
Period 7/12/2002. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
48. |
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Popular Title: Safety Auditors |
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RIN 2126-AA64 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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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. |
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Abstract:
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. On
January 16, 2003 the Ninth Circuit Court remanded this rule to the agency,
along with 2 other NAFTA-related rules, because the agency failed to comply
with statutory environmental analysis requirements. Accordingly, FMCSA has
analyzed the potential environmental impacts from implementation of this
rulemaking and on October 2, 2003 (68 FR 56863) announced the availability of
the Environmental Assessment for the Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety
Investigators, and Safety Inspectors interim final rule. After receiving
comments (due November 3, 2003) the agency will determine the appropriate
next step for this rulemaking. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
49. |
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Popular Title: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation |
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RIN 2126-AA69 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM Publication Date: 03/19/2003; Comment Period Ended: 05/20/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
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
requirements. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/01/2002 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
50. |
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Popular Title: USA PATRIOT Act Rule |
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RIN 2126-AA70 |
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Stage:
Interim Final Rule/2 |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/05/2003; End of Comment
Period 07/07/2003. |
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Abstract:
Section 1012 of the USA Patriot Act prohibits States from issuing or renewing
a commercial driver's license with an endorsement to operate 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 newly established TSA assumed major
responsibility for the aspects of the rule related to assessing security
risks. The FMCSA's initial Interim Final Rule directed the States not to
issue an endorsement unless the applicant has received a security clearance
from the Federal agency responsible for such clearances. The current TSA and
FMCSA rules impose a November 3, 2003 compliance date, which the States
cannot meet. TSA plans to issue an amended Interim Final Rule by November 3,
2003; FMSCA will isse a conforming amendment to extend the compliance date
until December 1, 2004. |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001 |
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/2: None |
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Popular Title: CVSA decals |
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RIN 2126-AA72 |
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Abstract:
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 Alliance (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 inspection decal before proceeding beyond border ports of
entry. By providing for more effective enforcement of the inspection decal
requirements this rule will help ensure that these motor carriers operate
safe vehicles in the United States. Because this rulemaking is inextricably
linked to the NAFTA rules, publication of the rulemaking has been delayed
pending resolution of environmental review procedure concerns raised by the
January 16, 2003 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision on the agency's
NAFTA rules. Although the agency is conducting a Programmatic Environmental
Impact Statement, annnounced August 26, 2003 (68 FR 51322), the appropriate
next steps for the NAFTA rules will not be determined until after the PEIS is
completed. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/09/2002 |
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Supporting Documents |
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RIN 2126-AA76 |
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Stage:
SNPRM |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/20/1998; End of Comment Period 6/19/1998.
Technical Amendments: Publication date: 9/30/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 |
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Registration Enforcement |
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RIN 2126-AA78 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 08/28/2002; End of Comment
Period 10/28/2002. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/29/2002 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Railroad Administration |
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Federal Railroad Administration |
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Popular Title: Whistle Bans |
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RIN 2130-AA71 |
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Stage:
Interim Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/13/2000; End of Comment Period 05/26/2000. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/02/1994 |
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Positive Train Control |
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RIN 2130-AA94 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/10/2001; End of Comment Period 11/08/2001. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995 |
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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: Control of Alcohol and Drug Use |
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RIN 2130-AB39 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/11/2001; Public Hearing 01/23/2002; End of
Comment Period 02/11/2002; Public Hearing / Extension of Comment Period
02/14/2002; End of Extended Reply Comment Period 03/14/2002; Publication Date
for Extension of Comment Period 12/10/2002; Notice of Closing of Comment
Period 07/28/2003; End of Extended Comment Period 08/27/2003. |
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Abstract:
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. FRA issued a notice (68 FR 44276) closing the
comment period that had been opened until further notice. That notice also
described its consultations with the governments of Canada and Mexico on the
safety issues involved and the likely revisions it would make based, in part,
on these consultations. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/1999 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Transit Administration |
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Federal Transit Administration |
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Popular Title: State Safety Oversight |
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RIN 2132-AA76 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
In 1995, under RIN 2132-AA39, FTA issued the final rule entitled, Rail Fixed
Guideway Systems; State Safety Oversight. On December 23, 1996, under RIN
2132-AA57, FTA issued technical amendments to the final rule. Then in 2002,
under RIN 2132-AA69, FTA issued a direct final rule amending the definition
of accident. Because FTA received an adverse comment, the direct final rule
was withdrawn and the next action was listed as undetermined while the next
course of action was determined. FTA now intends to amend the rule, and has
closed out RIN 2132-AA69, and opened RIN 2132-AA76, for this action. The new
proposed rule would add safety standards or guidance and significantly update
existing rules in light of the increase in the number of state safety oversight
agencies since the original FTA rule was issued. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/23/2003 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Maritime Administration |
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Maritime Administration |
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Popular Title: Agricultural Exports |
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RIN 2133-AB37 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 1/28/99; End of Comment Period 3/29/99. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/1996 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Joint Lease Financing |
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RIN 2133-AB51 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This is a joint MARAD/Coast Guard rule. The Maritime Administration (MARAD)
proposes to amend its regulations to require MARAD's approval of all
transfers of the use of a lease-financed vessel engaged in the coastwise
trade back to the vessel's foreign owner, the parent of the owner, a
subsidiary or affiliate of the parent, or an officer, director, or shareholder
of one of them. In 1992, MARAD amended its regulations to grant general
approval for time charters of U.S.-flag vessels to charterers that were not
U.S. citizens (non-citizens) and to eliminate MARAD's review of these time
charters. The lease-financing provisions potentially allow a non-citizen to
exert additional control over a vessel operated in the coastwise trade by
becoming the owner of the vessel and time chartering the vessel back to
itself or to a related entity through an intermediate U.S. citizen bareboat
charterer. MARAD's review of charter arrangements in the limited
circumstances where the time charterer is related to the non-citizen vessel
owner will ensure that U.S. Citizens maintain control over vessels operating
in the coastwise trade. The NPRM was withdrawn from OMB to await submission
of a companion United States Coast Guard rule, so that the two may be
reviewed together by OMB. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/04/2003 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration |
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National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration |
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Popular Title: Fuel Economy Standards |
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RIN 2127-AG97 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/22/2001; End of Comment Period 3/22/2001. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/27/1998 |
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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: Head Restraints (Height and Distance Req) |
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RIN 2127-AH09 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/04/2001; End of Comment Period 03/05/2001. |
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Abstract:
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
requirement limiting backset, i.e., the distance between a person's head and
his or her head restraint. It 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 some aspects of the counterpart regulation of the
Economic Commission for Europe. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2001 |
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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: Frontal Offset |
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RIN 2127-AH73 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
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. Prior to publishing this NPRM, we
will be publishing a Request for Comments pertaining to this rulemaking. The
Request for Comments is intended to inform the public and solicit comments on
the recent testing conducted by the agency. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/22/1999 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
63. |
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Popular Title: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) |
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RIN 2127-AI33 |
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Stage:
Final Rule/2 |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication date 7/26/01; End of Comment Period 9/6/01. Final
Rule/1: Publication Date 05/29/2002. |
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Abstract:
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, also, see RIN 2127-AI90. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/01/2000 |
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Dates for Final Rule/2:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule/2: None |
64. |
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Popular Title: Alternative Fuel Vehicles |
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RIN 2127-AI41 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/11/2002; End of Comment Period 04/10/2002. |
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Abstract:
To provide an incentive for the production of vehicles that can operate on
certain alternative fuels as well as on regular petroleum fuels, Congress
established a special procedure for calculating the fuel economy of those
vehicles for the purpose of determining compliance with the Corporate Average
Fuel Economy standards. This rulemaking would increase the fuel economy
attributed to such dual-fuel vehicles. By statute, the incentive is available
through the 2004 model year and may be extended by up to four additional
years through rulemaking. This rulemaking would extend the availability of
the incentive by four years, i.e., though the 2008 model year. Prior to
publishing this NPRM, we will be publishing a Request for Comments pertaining
to this rulemaking. The Request for Comments is intended to inform the public
and solicit comments on the recent testing conducted by the agency. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/03/2001 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
65. |
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Popular Title: Event Data Recorders |
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RIN 2127-AI72 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Approved 10/04/2002; Publication
Date 10/11/2002; End of Comment Period 01/09/2003. |
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Abstract:
Over the past several years, NHTSA has been actively involved with Event Data
Recorders (EDRs) in motor vehicles. EDRs collect vehicle and occupant-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. NHTSA is considering what, if any, future role the
agency should take related to the continued development and installation of
EDRs in motor vehicles. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/12/2002 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
66. |
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Popular Title: Rollover Resistance |
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RIN 2127-AI81 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Date 07/03/2001; End of Comment
Period 08/17/2001. NPRM: Publication Date 10/07/2002; End of Comment Period
11/21/2002. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/01/2002 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 68 FR 59250 |
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Popular Title: TPMS Response to Petitions |
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RIN 2127-AI90 |
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Stage: Final
Rule |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
The agency received petitions for reconsideration of the new standard
requiring a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on new light vehicles.
This rule was required by the TREAD Act. The TPMS standard was challenged in
a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. On August 6,
2003, the Court issued a decision, which vacated the standard and remanded
the matter to the agency for further rulemaking consistent with the Court's
opinion. With the standard vacated, the agency has terminated this response
to the petitions for reconsideration. However, the agency will treat these
petitions as comments in the next phase of the TPMS rulemaking. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/22/2002 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
68. |
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Popular Title: Occupant Crash Protection |
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RIN 2127-AI91 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/06/2003; End of Comment Period 10/06/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would require that all designated seating positions in rear
seats be equipped with integral lap/shoulder safety belts. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/07/2002 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
69. |
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Popular Title: Side Impact Protection Upgrade |
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RIN 2127-AJ10 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
NHTSA is considering amending FMVSS No. 214 to add a vehicle-to-pole impact
test in order to reduce the number of fatal and serious head injuries in side
crashes. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/28/2002 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
70. |
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Popular Title: Reforming CAFE |
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RIN 2127-AJ17 |
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Stage:
ANPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking addresses various issues relating to the corporate average
fuel economy (CAFE) program. In particular, it addresses possible
enhancements to the program that will assist in furthering fuel conservation
while protecting motor vehicle safety and American jobs. The agency is
particularly interested in improvements to the structure of the CAFE program
authorized under current statutory authority. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/01/2003 |
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Dates for ANPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None |
Office of the Secretary |
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Office of the Secretary |
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Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels |
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RIN 2105-AB87 |
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Stage:
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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Effects:
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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 |
72. |
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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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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 |
73. |
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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 |
74. |
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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 |
75. |
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Popular Title: Uniform Administrative Requirements |
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RIN 2105-AC83 |
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Stage:
Undetermined |
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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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Effects:
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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 |
76. |
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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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Effects:
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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 |
77. |
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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 |
Research and Special Programs
Administration |
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Research and Special Programs
Administration |
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Popular Title: Sanitary Food |
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RIN 2137-AC00 |
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Stage:
SNPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/20/1991;End of Comment Date: 03/26/1991.
NPRM: Publication Date 05/21/1993; End of Comment Period 10/18/1993. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/1990 |
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Dates for SNPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
79. |
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Popular Title: Oil Pipeline Response |
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RIN 2137-AC30 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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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. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/12/1992 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
80. |
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Popular Title: Applicability of HMR to Loading and Unloading |
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RIN 2137-AC68 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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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. |
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Abstract:
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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/05/1996 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
81. |
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Popular Title: Oxygen Cylinders |
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RIN 2137-AD33 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
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). |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2000 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
82. |
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Popular Title: Wetlines Rule |
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RIN 2137-AD36 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/10/2003; End of Comment Period 06/10/2003. |
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Abstract:
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). RSPA had earlier planned to publish an NPRM
by July 2002. This rulemaking responds to an NTSB recommendation. We are in
the process of preparing a regulatory evaluation based on comments received
in response to the ANPRM. We anticipate that rulemaking action may be taken
in January 2004. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/19/2000 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
83. |
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Popular Title: Lithium Batteries |
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RIN 2137-AD48 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/02/2002; End of Comment Period 6/02/2002. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
regarding the transportation of lithium batteries. These amendments are
consistent with changes recently made to the United Nations Recommendations
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations). These amendments
will increase the level of safety associated with the transportation of
lithium batteries and facilitate the transport of these materials in
international commerce. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/02/2002 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
84. |
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Popular Title: PIM - Gas Pipelines |
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RIN 2137-AD54 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/28/2003; End of Comment Period 03/28/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would address gas transmission lines in high consequence
areas, direct assessment, and an overall integrity management program. RSPA
withdrew this rule from OMB to make changes to it to conform with the new
Pipeline Reauthorization Act of 2002. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/19/2001 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |