Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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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

 

3. Aging Aircraft Safety

 

4. Corrosion Prevention and Control Program

 

5. Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures to Improve Participant Safety

 

6. Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements

 

7. False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts

 

8. Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park

 

9. Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch

 

10. Child Restraint Systems

 

11. Training in the Recognition of Hazardous Material

 

12. Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part 125 Operators

 

13. Flight Simulation Device Qualification

 

14. Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft

 

15. Transponder Continuous Operation

 

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

 

17. Picture Identification Requirements

 

18. Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds

 

19. Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations

 

20. Flight Deck Security on Large Cargo Airplanes

 

21. Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards

 

22. Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-engine Airplanes

 

23. Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage)

 

24. Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting System

 

25. Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area

 

 




Federal Aviation Administration


 

Federal Aviation Administration

1. 

Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes

Red

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 

12/01/2004 

 

To OMB

07/26/2004 

01/03/2005 

 

OMB Clearance

10/26/2004 

04/04/2005 

 

Publication Date

11/09/2004 

04/09/2005 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

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 revises certain requirements covering registration of aircraft, certification of pilots, and penalties associated with registration and certification violations. This rulemaking also responds to the Federal Aviation Administration Drug Enforcement Act of 1988 (the revised requirements will assist law enforcement agencies' efforts to stop drug trafficking in general aviation aircraft).

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

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

Green

Popular Title: Aging Aircraft

RIN 2120-AE42

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/1993; End of Comment Period 02/02/1994; Reopening Comment Period 02/08/1994; End of Reopened Comment Period 3/04/1994. NPRM/2: Publication Date 4/02/1999; End of Comment Period 8/02/1999; Reopening of Comment Period 8/18/1999; End of Reopened Comment Period 10/08/1999. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 12/06/2002; End of Comment Period 02/04/2003.

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: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

02/11/2005 

 

 

To OMB

03/11/2005 

 

 

OMB Clearance

06/10/2005 

 

 

Publication Date

06/24/2005 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



Federal Aviation Administration

4. 

Corrosion Prevention and Control Program

Green

Popular Title: Corrosion Control

RIN 2120-AE92

Stage: Withdrawal

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. The FAA believes that the safety objectives of this rule can be accomplished by other means, including other rulemakings.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991

Dates for Withdrawal:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

06/02/2004 

 

 

Publication Approved

09/27/2004 

 

 

Publication Date

10/01/2004 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None



Federal Aviation Administration

5. 

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 

05/28/2004 

 

To OMB

01/02/2003 

06/25/2004 

 

OMB Clearance

04/02/2003 

09/24/2004 

 

Publication Date

04/09/2003 

10/01/2004 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



Federal Aviation Administration

6. 

Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements

Black

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:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None



Federal Aviation Administration

7. 

False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts

Green

Popular Title: False Statements Plane Parts

RIN 2120-AG08

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/05/2003; End of Comment Period 08/04/2003.

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 Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

07/27/2004 

 

 

To OMB

08/24/2004 

 

 

OMB Clearance

11/24/2004 

 

 

Publication Date

12/10/2004 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



Federal Aviation Administration

8. 

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 would 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:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

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 

09/02/2004 

 

To OMB

09/29/2004 

09/30/2004 

 

OMB Clearance

12/28/2004 

12/30/2004 

 

Publication Date

01/06/2005 

01/23/2005 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



Federal Aviation Administration

9. 

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

10. 

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:

 

None

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

11. 

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 amend the FAA's 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 current 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

12. 

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: This 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. The proposed action 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

 

04/30/2004 

 

Resubmitted to OMB

 

05/07/2004 

 

OMB Clearance

07/28/2000 

09/16/2004 

 

Publication Date

08/11/2000 

09/23/2004 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



Federal Aviation Administration

13. 

Flight Simulation Device Qualification

Yellow

Popular Title: Simulator Qualification (Part 60)

RIN 2120-AH07

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/25/2002; End of Comment Period 12/24/2002; Extension of Comment Period 11/15/2002; 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 various parts of FAA's regulations and 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

14. 

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: 01/21/2001

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

02/28/2003 

07/31/2003 

07/31/2003 

Resubmitted to OST

 

 

08/05/2003 

To OMB

03/28/2003 

01/30/2004 

12/24/2003 

Withdrawn from OMB

 

 

03/23/2004 

OMB Clearance

07/01/2003 

03/24/2004 

 

Publication Date

07/08/2003 

04/05/2004 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



Federal Aviation Administration

15. 

Transponder Continuous Operation

Black

Popular Title: Transponder Continuous Operation

RIN 2120-AH67

Stage: Undetermined

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 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

16. 

Security Considerations for the Flightdeck on Foreign Operated Transport Category Airplanes

Black

Popular Title: Flightdeck Security (Part 129)

RIN 2120-AH70

Stage: Undetermined

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 rulemaking would amend 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 contained a request for public comments.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002

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

17. 

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 

 

 

Publication Approved

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

18. 

Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds

Black

Popular Title: Cert. Revocation for Security

RIN 2120-AH84

Stage: Undetermined

Previous Stage: 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 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

19. 

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

 

02/27/2004 

02/27/2004 

Returned to Mode/3

 

 

03/12/2004 

Resubmitted to OST/3

 

 

03/17/2004 

Returned to Mode/4

 

 

03/18/2004 

Resubmitted to OST/4

 

 

03/19/2004 

Returned to Mode/5

 

 

03/19/2004 

To OMB

11/04/2002 

04/21/2004 

 

OMB Clearance

02/04/2003 

07/21/2004 

 

Publication Date

02/09/2003 

07/30/2004 

 

End of Comment Period

04/09/2003 

09/30/2004 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None



Federal Aviation Administration

20. 

Flight Deck Security on Large Cargo Airplanes

Black

Popular Title: Large Cargo Airplanes

RIN 2120-AH96

Stage: Undetermined

Previous Stage: Final Rule with Request for Comments: Publication Date 07/18/2003; End of Comment Period 09/16/2003.

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 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

21. 

Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards

Black

Popular Title: Stage 4

RIN 2120-AH99

Stage: Undetermined

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/01/2003; End of Comment Period 03/01/2004.

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 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

22. 

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



Federal Aviation Administration

23. 

Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage)

Green

Popular Title: Widespread Fatigue

RIN 2120-AI05

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage:None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require incorporation of a program to preclude widespread fatigue damage into the FAA-approved maintenance program of each operator of large transport category airplanes. This action is the result of concern for the continued operational safety of airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded their design service goal. The proposed rulemaking would require a limit of validity in flight cycles or hours of the structural maintenance program, where the operator must incorporate added inspections and/or modification/replacement actions into its maintenance program to allow continued operation.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/15/1999

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

11/01/2004 

 

 

To OMB

11/29/2004 

 

 

OMB Clearance

03/01/2005 

 

 

Publication Date

03/15/2005 

 

 

End of Comment Period

05/13/2005 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None



Federal Aviation Administration

24. 

Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting System

Red

Popular Title: Crew Monitoring

RIN 2120-AI16

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage:None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require passenger-carrying transport category airplanes used in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations to have a means to allow flightcrew to visually monitor the door area outside the flightdeck. This would allow flightcrew to identify persons requesting entry into the flightdeck, and to detect suspicious behavior or potential threats. In addition, the FAA propose that for operations requiring the presence of flight attendants, that the flight attendants have a means to discreetly notify the flightcrew of suspicious activity or security breaches in the cabin. The proposed changes address standards adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/22/2002

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

06/14/2003 

04/01/2004 

03/25/2004 

To OMB

08/19/2003 

04/29/2004 

 

OMB Clearance

10/18/2003 

07/29/2004 

 

Publication Date

10/29/2003 

08/20/2004 

 

End of Comment Period

12/29/2003 

10/20/2004 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary
Other, higher priorities

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None



Federal Aviation Administration

25. 

Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area

Red

Popular Title: DC Flight Rules

RIN 2120-AI17

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage:None

Abstract: This rulemaking would codify existing NOTAMS and the current SFAR 94 that restrict operations in the Washington DC metropolitan area airspace for national security reasons.

Effects:

 

Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/18/2003

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

01/27/2003 

05/31/2004 

 

To OMB

02/24/2004 

06/28/2004 

 

OMB Clearance

05/21/2004 

09/24/2004 

 

Publication Date

06/04/2004 

10/08/2004 

 

End of Comment Period

08/04/2004 

12/08/2004 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None