Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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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

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

76. Review of Data Filed by Certificated or Commuter Air Carriers to Support Continuing Fitness Determinations Involving Citizenship Issues

77. Protection of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)



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71. 
Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities Black
Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels
RIN 2105-AB87
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: The Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) final rule, published September 6, 1991, reserved portions of the rule concerning passenger vessels. The ADA covers passenger vessels, but issuing accessibility requirements for vessels involves complex issues unlike those affecting land transportation. This rulemaking would address these issues and propose feasible requirements to make passenger vessels accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. Timing of this rulemaking is dependent on action by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to adopt accessibility guidelines for passenger vessels. The Access Board has advised DOT that its guidelines on passenger vessels will be delayed, at least through 2004, as it completes other, higher priorities.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Federalism
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/26/1990
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


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72. 
Domestic Passenger Manifest Information Black
Popular Title: Domestic Passenger Manifest
RIN 2105-AC62
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/13/1997; End of Comment Period 05/12/1997; Comment Period Reopened 05/30/1997; End of Reopened Comment Period 06/20/1997.
Abstract: This rulemaking requested information concerning operational and cost issues related to U.S. air carriers collecting basic information (e.g., full name, date of birth and/or social security number, emergency contact and telephone number) from passengers traveling on flights within the United States. This rulemaking responds to difficulties with notification in the aftermath of domestic aviation crashes, would implement new requirements for family assistance, and would fulfill a recommendation contained in the final report of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security that urges the Department to explore immediately the costs and effects of a comprehensive passenger manifest requirement on the domestic aviation system.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/1996
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


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73. 
Computer Reservations System Regulations Comprehensive Review Red
Popular Title: CRS
RIN 2105-AC65
Stage: Final Rule
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.
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  Regulatory Sunset Date : 01/31/2004
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1997
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 08/21/2003  10/20/2003  10/16/2003 
To OMB 09/19/2003  11/14/2003  10/28/2003 
Withdrawn from OMB     10/29/2003 
Resubmitted to OMB     10/31/2003 
OMB Clearance 12/19/2003  01/14/2004  12/30/2003 
Publication Date 12/31/2003  01/19/2004  01/07/2004 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 69 FR 975


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74. 
Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program Yellow
Popular Title: Aviation Data
RIN 2105-AC71
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/15/1998; End of Comment Period 09/14/1998; End of Reply Comment Period 10/13/1998.
Abstract: This rulemaking requested public comments from reporting carriers and aviation data users on the nature, scope, source, and means for collecting, processing, and distributing airline traffic, fare, and financial data. Specifically, it invited comments on whether existing airline traffic, fare, and financial data should be amended, supplemented, or replaced; whether selected forms and reports should be retained, modified, or eliminated; whether the Department should require all aviation data to be filed electronically; and how the aviation data system should be reengineered to enhance efficiency and to reduce costs for both the Department and the airline industry.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 01/30/2004  05/31/2004   
To OMB 03/04/2004  06/30/2004   
OMB Clearance 06/04/2004  09/30/2004   
Publication Date 06/12/2004  10/12/2004   
End of Comment Period 08/12/2004  12/11/2004   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


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75. 
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other Non-Profit Organizations Black
Popular Title: Uniform Administrative Requirements
RIN 2105-AC83
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/16/2000; End of Comment Period 05/15/2000.
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/1999
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


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76. 
Review of Data Filed by Certificated or Commuter Air Carriers to Support Continuing Fitness Determinations Involving Citizenship Issues Green
Popular Title: Fitness
RIN 2105-AD25
Stage: ANPRM
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/13/2003
Dates for ANPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 04/09/2003    04/09/2003 
To OMB 05/09/2003    07/17/2003 
OMB Clearance 06/09/2003    07/24/2003 
Publication Date 06/16/2003    07/30/2003 
End of Comment Period 08/16/2003    09/29/2003 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 68 FR 44675


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77. 
Protection of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Red
Popular Title: SSI
RIN 2105-AD33
Stage: Interim Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
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. TSA is handling the clearance of this rulemaking at OMB.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/02/2002
Dates for Interim Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 06/25/2003    06/25/2003 
Approved by S-1     11/14/2003 
Publication Date 07/29/2003     
End of Comment Period 09/30/2003     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None