Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

Table of Contents

page views since 02/02/04

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes

2. Drug Enforcement Assistance

3. Aging Aircraft Safety

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

11. Child Restraint Systems

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

14. Certification of Airports

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. Security Considerations for the Flightdeck on Foreign Operated Transport Category Airplanes

20. Picture Identification Requirements

21. Limitation on Construction or Alteration in the Vicinity of the Private Residence of the President of the United States

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



Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
1. 
Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes Green
Popular Title: Retrofit of Improved Seats
RIN 2120-AC84
Stage: Final Rule
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.
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Initiate rulemaking by : 04/28/1988
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/30/1987
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/25/2004     
To OMB 07/26/2004     
OMB Clearance 10/26/2004     
Publication Date 11/09/2004     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
2. 
Drug Enforcement Assistance Black
Popular Title: Drug Enf Assistance
RIN 2120-AD16
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/12/1990; End of Comment Period 05/11/1990.
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  NPRM by : 09/18/1989
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/1988
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
3. 
Aging Aircraft Safety Black
Popular Title: Aging Aircraft
RIN 2120-AE42
Stage: Undetermined
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.
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Initiate rulemaking by : 04/24/1992
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
4. 
Corrosion Prevention and Control Program Green
Popular Title: Corrosion Control
RIN 2120-AE92
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication 10/03/2002; End of Comment Period 04/01/2003.
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/11/2004     
To OMB 07/22/2004     
OMB Clearance 10/22/2004     
Publication Date 11/08/2004     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
5. 
National Air Tour Safety Standards Red
Popular Title: Air Tour Safety
RIN 2120-AF07
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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, has increased. Hot air balloons and gliders would not be included. (Note: This rulemaking was formerly called "Sightseeing Operations.")
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1994
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 03/01/2002  01/31/2003  02/10/2003 
To OMB 04/01/2002  05/02/2003  07/10/2003 
OMB Clearance 07/01/2002  10/10/2003  10/08/2003 
Publication Date 07/03/2002  10/17/2003  10/22/2003 
End of Comment Period 09/09/2002    01/20/2004 
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 60571


Federal Aviation Administration
6. 
Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures to Improve Participant Safety Red
Popular Title: Emergency Evacuation
RIN 2120-AF21
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/18/1995; Correction 08/25/1995; End of Comment Period 10/16/1995.
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 existing practices, and to ensure that each operator demonstrates the effectiveness of crewmember training by conducting at least a partial evacuation demonstration.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/08/1995
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/01/2002     
To OMB 01/02/2003     
OMB Clearance 04/02/2003     
Publication Date 04/09/2003     
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
7. 
Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements Red
Popular Title: Flight Crewmember Duty Time
RIN 2120-AF63
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/20/1995; End of Comment Period 03/19/1996; Comment Period Extended 3/20/1996; End of Extended Comment Period 6/19/1996.
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
8. 
False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts Red
Popular Title: False Statements Plane Parts
RIN 2120-AG08
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/22/1994
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/13/2001  07/15/2002  08/15/2002 
To OMB   09/15/2002  01/16/2003 
OMB Clearance 08/13/2001  04/22/2003  04/21/2003 
Publication Date 08/24/2001  04/26/2003  05/05/2003 
End of Comment Period     08/04/2003 
Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 23808


Federal Aviation Administration
9. 
Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park Green
Popular Title: GCNP Phaseout rule
RIN 2120-AG34
Stage: Final Rule
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.
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).
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/31/1996
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/30/2004  06/21/2004   
To OMB 09/29/2004  07/30/2004   
OMB Clearance 12/28/2004  10/22/2004   
Publication Date 01/06/2005  10/29/2004   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
10. 
Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch Red
Popular Title: Licensing Space Launches
RIN 2120-AG37
Stage: SNPRM/2
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.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the commercial space transportation regulations governing licensing and safety requirements for launch from Federal and non-Federal launch sites.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/17/1999
Dates for SNPRM/2:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/21/2003  06/01/2004   
To OMB 06/20/2003  07/09/2004   
OMB Clearance 09/19/2003  10/01/2004   
Publication Date 09/26/2003  10/11/2004   
End of Comment Period 12/26/2003  01/05/2005   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM/2: None


Federal Aviation Administration
11. 
Child Restraint Systems Black
Popular Title: Child Restraint Systems
RIN 2120-AG43
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/18/1998; End of Comment Period 6/18/1998.
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/29/1997
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
12. 
Training in the Recognition of Hazardous Material Red
Popular Title: Hazmat Training Requirements
RIN 2120-AG75
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/18/1999
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/15/1999    02/08/2002 
Resubmitted to OST     06/20/2002 
Returned to Mode     11/08/2002 
Resubmitted to OST/2     11/18/2002 
Returned to Mode/2     12/09/2002 
Resubmitted to OST/3     12/20/2002 
To OMB   11/20/2002  01/28/2003 
OMB Clearance 01/20/2000  04/28/2003  04/28/2003 
Publication Date 01/20/2000  05/01/2003  05/08/2003 
End of Comment Period   08/01/2003  07/07/2003 
Extension of Comment Period     07/07/2003 
End of Extended Comment Period     09/05/2003 
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 24809


Federal Aviation Administration
13. 
Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part 125 Operators Red
Popular Title: Digital Flight Data Recorder/B-737
RIN 2120-AG87
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/18/1999; End of Comment Period 12/20/1999.
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/15/1999
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/29/2000  11/03/2000  10/25/2000 
To OMB 06/28/2000  12/04/2000  12/26/2000 
Returned by OMB     09/18/2001 
Resubmitted to OST/2   02/16/2004   
Resubmitted to OMB   03/26/2004   
OMB Clearance 07/28/2000  06/28/2004   
Publication Date 08/11/2000  07/08/2004   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
14. 
Certification of Airports Red
Popular Title: Part 139-Certification of Airports
RIN 2120-AG96
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/21/2000; Correction 08/21/2000; Comment Period Extended 08/22/2000; End of Comment Period 09/19/2000; End of Extended Comment Period 11/03/2000.
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 addition, this rule would amend a section of an air carrier operation regulation to conform with changes to airport certification requirements. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 1996 authorized the FAA to certificate airports (with the exception of those in Alaska) that serve scheduled passenger operations of air carriers operating aircraft designed for more than 9 passenger seats but fewer than 31. The Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century mandated that the FAA issue an NPRM on operating certificates for such airports within 60 days (of April 5, 2000) and a final rule 1 year after the close of the NPRM comment period .
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Issuance of NPRM : 06/04/2000
Issuance of Final Rule : 11/03/2001
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/30/1999
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/27/2001    03/25/2002 
Returned to Mode     05/24/2002 
Resubmitted to OST     09/03/2002 
Resubmitted to OST/2     09/12/2002 
To OMB 10/26/2001  10/15/2002  01/22/2003 
Withdrawn from OMB     04/21/2003 
Returned to Mode/2     04/21/2003 
Resubmitted to OMB   04/25/2003  05/08/2003 
OMB Clearance   07/31/2003  08/06/2003 
Publication Date 11/01/2001  11/28/2003   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
15. 
Flight Simulation Device Qualification Green
Popular Title: Simulator Qualification (Part 60)
RIN 2120-AH07
Stage: Final Rule
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.
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/01/1998
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/23/2004     
To OMB 09/23/2004     
OMB Clearance 12/23/2004     
Publication Date 12/30/2004     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
16. 
Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft Red
Popular Title: Light-Sport Aircraft Certification
RIN 2120-AH19
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/05/2002; End of Comment Period 05/06/2002.
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 petitions for rulemaking. The intended effect of this action is to provide a safe and economical means to certificate light-sport aircraft and the pilots who fly them.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/14/2001
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/28/2003  07/31/2003  07/31/2003 
To OMB 03/28/2003  01/30/2004  12/24/2003 
OMB Clearance 07/01/2003  04/30/2004   
Publication Date 07/08/2003  05/11/2004   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
17. 
Revisions to Passenger Facility Charge Rule for Compensation to Air Carriers Green
Popular Title: Passenger Facility Charge
RIN 2120-AH43
Stage: Final Rule
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.
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/2000
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/25/2003    08/20/2003 
To OMB 09/22/2003  11/05/2003  11/20/2003 
OMB Clearance 12/22/2003  02/20/2004   
Publication Date 01/05/2004  02/27/2004   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
18. 
Transponder Continuous Operation Red
Popular Title: Transponder Continuous Operation
RIN 2120-AH67
Stage: Withdrawal
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/14/2003; End of Comment Period 3/17/2003; Extension of Comment Period 3/18/2003; End of Extended Comment Period 4/18/2003.
Abstract: 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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2001
Dates for Withdrawal:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/08/2003    10/10/2003 
Publication Approved 09/03/2003  11/24/2003   
Publication Date 10/14/2003  12/01/2003   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None


Federal Aviation Administration
19. 
Security Considerations for the Flightdeck on Foreign Operated Transport Category Airplanes Black
Popular Title: Flightdeck Security (Part 129)
RIN 2120-AH70
Stage: Disposition of Comments
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Date 06/21/2002. Final Rule/2: Publication Date 12/30/2002; End of Comment Period 02/28/2003.
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None


Federal Aviation Administration
20. 
Picture Identification Requirements Green
Popular Title: Picture ID Requirements
RIN 2120-AH76
Stage: Disposition of Comments
Previous Stage: Final Rule with Request for Comments: Publication Date 10/28/2002; End of Comment Period 11/27/2002.
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the pilot certificate requirements to require a person to carry a photo identification acceptable to the Administrator when exercising the privileges of a pilot certificate. Additionally, it would require a pilot certificate holder to present a photo identification when requested by the Administrator, an authorized representative of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or a law enforcement officer. These measures are intended to address security concerns regarding the identification of pilots.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/24/2002
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/30/2004     
To OMB 09/30/2004     
OMB Clearance 11/19/2004     
Publication Date 11/26/2004     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None


Federal Aviation Administration
21. 
Limitation on Construction or Alteration in the Vicinity of the Private Residence of the President of the United States Green
Popular Title: Crawford Texas Airspace
RIN 2120-AH83
Stage: Disposition of Comments
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 04/22/2003; End of Comment Period 06/23/2003.
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/26/2001
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/10/2003    11/24/2003 
Publication Approved 04/12/2004    01/14/2004 
Publication Date 04/19/2004     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None


Federal Aviation Administration
22. 
Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds Black
Popular Title: Cert. Revocation for Security
RIN 2120-AH84
Stage: Disposition of Comments
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Date 01/24/2003; End of Comment Period 03/25/2003. Final Rule with Request for Comments: Publication Date 01/24/2003; End of Comment Period 03/25/2003.
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 transportation. This rulemaking complements the TSA Revocation Rulemakings (2110-AA14 and 2110-AA17).
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/11/2001
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None


Federal Aviation Administration
23. 
Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations Red
Popular Title: Cockpit Voice Recorder
RIN 2120-AH88
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for certain air carriers, operators, and aircraft manufacturers. It would increase the duration of CVR and flight data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the data recording rate of certain DFDR parameters; require physical separation of the DFDR and CVR; improve the reliability of the power supply to both the CVR and DFDR; and, if data-link communication equipment is installed, require that all data-link communications received by an aircraft be recorded.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/30/1999
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/03/1999    08/28/2002 
Returned to Mode     09/05/2002 
Resubmitted to OST     10/05/2002 
Returned to Mode/2     02/07/2003 
Resubmitted to OST/2   12/31/2003   
To OMB 11/04/2002  02/09/2004   
OMB Clearance 02/04/2003  05/07/2004   
Publication Date 02/09/2003  05/24/2004   
End of Comment Period 04/09/2003  08/24/2004   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
24. 
Flight Deck Security on Large Cargo Airplanes Red
Popular Title: Large Cargo Airplanes
RIN 2120-AH96
Stage: Final Rule with Request for Comments
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/10/2002
Dates for Final Rule with Request for Comments:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/24/2002    01/06/2003 
To OMB 01/24/2003    03/06/2003 
OMB Clearance 04/24/2003  06/06/2003  06/03/2003 
Publication Date 04/29/2003  06/11/2003  07/18/2003 
End of Comment Period     09/16/2003 
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule with Request for Comments: 68 FR 42873


Federal Aviation Administration
25. 
Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards Green
Popular Title: Stage 4
RIN 2120-AH99
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: International Agreement
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/28/2002
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/05/2003    06/10/2003 
To OMB 10/03/2003    08/20/2003 
OMB Clearance 01/05/2004    11/13/2003 
Publication Date 01/09/2004    12/01/2003 
End of Comment Period 03/09/2004    03/01/2004 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 67330


Federal Aviation Administration
26. 
Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-engine Airplanes Green
Popular Title: ETOPS
RIN 2120-AI03
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2000
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/03/2003    08/26/2003 
Version 2 Submitted to OST     09/15/2003 
To OMB 10/02/2003    10/09/2003 
OMB Clearance 01/02/2004    11/04/2003 
Publication Date 01/12/2004    11/17/2003 
End of Comment Period 06/10/2004    01/13/2004 
Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period     01/06/2004 
End of Extended Comment Period     03/15/2004 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 64730