Research and Special Programs Administration |
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Research and Special Programs Administration |
79. |
Safeguarding Food from Contamination During Transportation |
Red |
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Popular Title: Sanitary Food |
RIN 2137-AC00 |
Stage: SNPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/20/1991; End of Comment Period 03/26/1991. NPRM: Publication Date 05/21/1993; End of Comment Period 10/18/1993. |
Abstract: This rulemaking would implement the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 (SFTA) by directing persons who offer for transportation or transport food in commerce by motor vehicle or rail car to comply with the applicable regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This rulemaking would be consistent with a legislative proposal submitted to Congress to transfer SFTA responsibility to HHS and reallocate food safety responsibilities among HHS, USDA, and DOT. Commenters on a 1993 NPRM expressed concern about possible duplication and overlap of existing food safety requirements. A rulemaking directing compliance with the existing requirements prescribed by other agencies for the sanitary transportation of food is consistent with DOT's position that food safety issues are more properly addressed by the Federal agencies with the primary responsibility and expertise for food safety and security. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final rule due by : 08/01/1991
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/1990 |
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone | Originally Scheduled Date | New Projected Date | Actual Date |
To OST |
04/02/2004 |
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04/02/2004 |
To OMB |
04/23/2004 |
06/11/2004 |
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OMB Clearance |
07/23/2004 |
09/11/2004 |
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Publication Date |
07/30/2004 |
09/16/2004 |
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End of Comment Period |
08/30/2004 |
11/16/2004 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
Research and Special Programs Administration |
80. |
Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines |
Red |
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Popular Title: Oil Pipeline Response |
RIN 2137-AC30 |
Stage: Final Rule |
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. |
Abstract: This rulemaking would finalize regulations requiring response plans for certain onshore oil pipelines. 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. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final rule by : 08/18/1992
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/12/1992 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone | Originally Scheduled Date | New Projected Date | Actual Date |
To OST |
05/07/2002 |
09/30/2003 |
09/15/2003 |
Returned to Mode |
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09/16/2003 |
Resubmitted to OST |
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09/16/2003 |
09/16/2003 |
Returned to Mode/2 |
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10/07/2003 |
Resubmitted to OST/2 |
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02/24/2004 |
03/12/2004 |
Returned to Mode/2 |
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03/16/2004 |
Resubmitted to OST/3 |
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03/25/2004 |
Returned to Mode/3 |
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04/27/2004 |
Resubmitted to OST/4 |
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09/01/2004 |
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To OMB |
06/03/2002 |
10/01/2004 |
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OMB Clearance |
09/06/2002 |
01/03/2005 |
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Publication Date |
09/13/2002 |
01/10/2005 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Research and Special Programs Administration |
81. |
Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders on Aircraft |
Green |
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Popular Title: Oxygen Cylinders |
RIN 2137-AD33 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
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. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2000 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone | Originally Scheduled Date | New Projected Date | Actual Date |
To OST |
11/21/2003 |
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11/17/2003 |
To OMB |
12/22/2003 |
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01/28/2004 |
OMB Clearance |
03/22/2004 |
04/28/2004 |
04/27/2004 |
Publication Date |
03/29/2004 |
05/06/2004 |
05/06/2004 |
End of Comment Period |
05/27/2004 |
07/06/2004 |
08/13/2004 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 69 FR 25470 |
Research and Special Programs Administration |
82. |
External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids |
Red |
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Popular Title: Wetlines Rule |
RIN 2137-AD36 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/10/2003; End of Comment Period 06/10/2003. |
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose new requirements to reduce the risks associated with the retention of flammable liquids in unprotected product piping on cargo tank motor vehicles during transportation (wetlines). This rulemaking responds to an NTSB recommendation. |
Effects:
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Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
Regulatory Flexibility Act
EIS
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/19/2000 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone | Originally Scheduled Date | New Projected Date | Actual Date |
To OST |
12/05/2003 |
03/23/2004 |
03/17/2004 |
To OMB |
01/05/2004 |
07/08/2004 |
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OMB Clearance |
04/05/2004 |
10/08/2004 |
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Publication Date |
04/12/2004 |
10/15/2004 |
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End of Comment Period |
06/12/2004 |
12/18/2004 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Research and Special Programs Administration |
83. |
Hazardous Materials; Transportation of Lithium Batteries |
Red |
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Popular Title: Lithium Batteries |
RIN 2137-AD48 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/02/2002; End of Comment Period 6/02/2002. |
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) regarding the transportation of lithium batteries. The amendments would be consistent with changes recently made to the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations). These amendments would increase the level of safety associated with the transportation of lithium batteries and facilitate the transport of these materials in international commerce. In August 2003, OMB returned a draft final rule for consideration of the need to perform an Initial Regulatory Flexiability Analysis (IRFA), which is presently being conducted. We anticipate publication of the IRFA for public comments in early 2005. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/02/2002 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone | Originally Scheduled Date | New Projected Date | Actual Date |
To OST |
03/05/2003 |
03/05/2003 |
03/05/2003 |
To OMB |
04/09/2003 |
06/09/2003 |
06/06/2003 |
Returned by OMB |
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08/22/2003 |
Resubmitted to OST |
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10/04/2004 |
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Resubmitted to OMB/2 |
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10/30/2004 |
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OMB Clearance |
07/09/2003 |
12/30/2004 |
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Publication Date |
07/16/2003 |
01/07/2005 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Research and Special Programs Administration |
84. |
Hazardous Materials: Infectious Substances; Harmonization with the United Nations |
Red |
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Popular Title: Infectious Substance; Harmonization |
RIN 2137-AD93 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: |
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the transportation requirements for infectious substances, including regulated medical waste, to adopt new classification criteria and packaging requirements consistent with revised international standards and to clarify existing requirements to promote compliance. These revisions would ensure an acceptable level of safety for the transportation of infectious substances and facilitate domestic and international transportation. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2003 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone | Originally Scheduled Date | New Projected Date | Actual Date |
To OST |
06/30/2004 |
10/29/2004 |
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To OMB |
08/03/2004 |
12/02/2004 |
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OMB Clearance |
11/01/2004 |
03/02/2005 |
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Publication Date |
11/08/2004 |
03/09/2005 |
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End of Comment Period |
01/10/2005 |
05/05/2005 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Awaiting development of additional data
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Research and Special Programs Administration |
85. |
Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Security of Toxic by Inhalation Materials |
Green |
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Popular Title: TIH Rule |
RIN 2137-AE02 |
Stage: Request for Comments |
Previous Stage:None |
Abstract: The Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security are examining the need for enhanced security requirements for the rail transportation of hazardous materials that are toxic by inhalation. In this rulemaking, the two departments would seek comments on the feasibility of initiating specific security enhancements and the potential costs and benefits of doing so. Security measures being considered include improvements to security plans, modification of methods used to identify shipments, enhanced requirements for temporary storage, strengthened tank car integrity, and implementation of tracking and communication systems. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Presidential Direction |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/01/2004 |
Dates for Request for Comments:
Milestone | Originally Scheduled Date | New Projected Date | Actual Date |
To OST |
05/27/2004 |
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06/14/2004 |
To OMB |
06/02/2004 |
06/24/2004 |
06/29/2004 |
OMB Clearance |
06/07/2004 |
07/06/2004 |
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Publication Date |
06/14/2004 |
07/12/2004 |
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End of Comment Period |
08/16/2004 |
09/13/2004 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A
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Federal Register Citation for Request for Comments: None |