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###Semiannual Regulatory Agenda###
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
14 CFR Chs. I-III
23 CFR Chs. I-III
33 CFR Chs. I and IV
46 CFR Chs. I-III
48 CFR Ch. 12
49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI and Chs. X-XII
OST Docket 99-5129
Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current
and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and
completed actions of the Department. The agenda provides the public
with information about the Department of Transportation's regulatory
activity. It is expected that this information will enable the public
to be more aware of and allow it to more effectively participate in the
Department's regulatory activity. The public is also invited to submit
comments on any aspect of this agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
You should direct all comments and inquiries on the agenda in
general to Neil R. Eisner, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation
and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-4723.
Specific
You should direct all comments and inquiries on particular
items in the agenda to the individual listed for the regulation or
the general rulemaking contact person for the operating
administration in Appendix B. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call (202) 755-
7687.
Table of Contents
Supplementary Information:
Background
Significant/Priority Rulemakings
Explanation of Information on the Agenda
Request for Comments
Purpose
Appendix A--Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents
Appendix B--General Rulemaking Contact Persons
Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets
Appendix D--Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements Agenda
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Improvement of our regulations is a prime goal of the
Department of Transportation (Department or DOT). Our regulations
should be clear, simple, timely, fair, reasonable, and necessary.
They should not be issued without appropriate involvement of the
public; once issued, they should be periodically reviewed and
revised, as needed, to assure that they continue to meet the needs
for which they originally were designed. To view additional
information about the Department of Transportation's regulatory
activities online, go to http://regs.dot.gov. Among other things,
this website provides a report, updated monthly, on the status of
the DOT significant rulemakings listed in the semi-annual Agenda.
To help the Department achieve these goals and in accordance
with Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58
FR 51735; October 4, 1993) and the Department's Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979), the Department
prepares a semiannual regulatory agenda. It summarizes all current
and projected rulemaking, reviews of existing regulations, and
completed actions of the Department. These are matters on which
action has begun or is projected during the succeeding 12 months or
such longer period as may be anticipated or for which action has
been completed since the last agenda.
The agendas are based on reports submitted by the offices
initiating the rulemaking and are reviewed by the Department
Regulations Council. The Department's last agenda was published in
the Federal Register on April 26, 2010 (75 FR 21840). The next one
is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in spring
2011.
The Internet is the basic means for disseminating the Unified
Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is available online at
www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers users a greatly enhanced
ability to obtain information from the Agenda database.
Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the
regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), DOT's printed agenda entries
include only:
1. The Agency's agenda preamble;
2. Rules that are in the Agency's regulatory flexibility agenda, in
accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are likely
to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities; and
3. Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review under
section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain
information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda
requirements. These elements are: Sequence Number; Title; Section
610 Review, if applicable; Legal Authority; Abstract; Timetable;
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required; Agency Contact; and
Regulation Identifier Number (RIN). Additional information (for
detailed list see section heading ``Explanation of Information on
the Agenda'') on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda
published on the Internet.
Significant/Priority Rulemakings
The agenda covers all rules and regulations of the Department.
We have classified rules as a DOT agency priority in the agenda if
they are, essentially, very costly, controversial, or of
substantial public interest under our Regulatory Policies and
Procedures. All DOT agency priority rulemaking documents are
subject to review by the Secretary of Transportation. If the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) decides a rule is subject to its
review under Executive Order 12866, we have classified it as
significant in the agenda.
Explanation of Information on the Agenda
The format for this agenda is required by a fall 2010
memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget.
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First, the agenda is divided by initiating offices. Then, the
agenda is divided into five categories: (1) Prerule stage, (2)
proposed rule stage, (3) final rule stage, (4) long-term actions,
and (5) completed actions. For each entry, the agenda provides the
following information: (1) Its ``significance''; (2) a short,
descriptive title; (3) its legal basis; (4) the related regulatory
citation in the Code of Federal Regulations; (5) any legal deadline
and, if so, for what action (e.g., NPRM, final rule); (6) an
abstract; (7) a timetable, including the earliest expected date for
a decision on whether to take the action; (8) whether the
rulemaking will affect small entities and/or levels of government
and, if so, which categories; (9) whether a Regulatory Flexibility
Act (RFA) analysis is required (for rules that would have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities); (10) a listing of any analyses an office will prepare or
has prepared for the action (With minor exceptions, DOT requires an
economic analysis for all its rulemakings.); (11) an agency contact
office or official who can provide further information; (12) a
Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) assigned to identify an
individual rulemaking in the agenda and facilitate tracing further
action on the issue; (13) whether the action is subject to the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act; (14) whether the action is subject to
the Energy Act; and (15) whether the action is major under the
congressional review provisions of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act. If there is information that does not fit
in the other categories, it will be included under a separate
heading entitled ``Additional Information.''
For nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently
as a part of an established body of technical requirements (such as
the Federal Aviation Administration's Airspace Rules), to keep
those requirements operationally current, we only include the
general category of the regulations, the identity of a contact
office or official, and an indication of the expected number of
regulations; we do not list individual regulations.
In the ``Timetable'' column, we use abbreviations to indicate
the particular documents being considered. ANPRM stands for Advance
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, SNPRM for Supplemental Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking, and NPRM for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Listing a future date in this column does not mean we have made a
decision to issue a document; it is the earliest date on which we
expect to make a decision on whether to issue it. In addition,
these dates are based on current schedules. Information received
subsequent to the issuance of this agenda could result in a
decision not to take regulatory action, or in changes to proposed
publication dates. For example, the need for further evaluation
could result in a later publication date; evidence of a greater
need for the regulation could result in an earlier publication
date.
Finally, a dot () preceding an entry indicates that the
entry appears in the agenda for the first time.
Request for Comments
General
Our agenda is intended primarily for the use of the public.
Since its inception, we have made modifications and refinements
that we believe provide the public with more helpful information,
as well as make the agenda easier to use. We would like you, the
public, to make suggestions or comments on how the agenda could be
further improved.
Reviews
We also seek your suggestions on which of our existing
regulations you believe need to be reviewed to determine whether
they should be revised or revoked. We particularly draw your
attention to the Department's review plan in Appendix D.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department is especially interested in obtaining
information on requirements that have a ``significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities'' and, therefore,
must be reviewed under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you have
any suggested regulations, please submit them to us, along with
your explanation of why they should be reviewed.
In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, comments are
specifically invited on regulations that we have targeted for
review under section 610 of the Act. The phrase (Section 610
Review) appears at the end of the title for these reviews. Please
see Appendix D for the Department's section 610 review plans.
Consultation With State, Local, and Tribal Governments
Executive Orders 13132 and 13175 require us to develop an
accountable process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input'' by
State, local, and tribal officials in the development of regulatory
policies that have federalism or tribal implications. These
policies are defined in the Executive Orders to include regulations
that have ``substantial direct effects'' on States or Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
them, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between
the Federal Government and various levels of government or Indian
tribes. Therefore, we encourage State and local governments or
Indian tribes to provide us with information about how the
Department's rulemakings impact them.
Purpose
The Department is publishing this regulatory agenda in the
Federal Register to share with interested members of the public the
Department's preliminary expectations regarding its future
regulatory actions. This should enable the public to be more aware
of the Department's regulatory activity and should result in more
effective public participation. This publication in the Federal
Register does not impose any binding obligation on the Department
or any of the offices within the Department with regard to any
specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action, in addition to the
items listed, is not precluded.
Dated: September 24, 2010.
Ray LaHood,
Secretary of Transportation.
Appendix A--Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents
To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document in the
agenda, you should communicate directly with the contact person
listed with the regulation at the address below. We note that most,
if not all, such documents, including the semiannual agenda, are
available through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. See
Appendix C for more information.
(Name of contact person), (Name of the DOT agency), 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. (For the Federal Aviation
Administration, substitute the following address: Office of
Rulemaking, ARM-1,
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800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591).
Appendix B--General Rulemaking Contact Persons
The following is a list of persons who can be contacted within
the Department for general information concerning the rulemaking
process within the various operating administrations.
FAA - Rebecca MacPherson, Office of Chief Counsel, Regulations
and Enforcement Division, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Room 915A,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3073.
FHWA - Jennifer Outhouse, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0761.
FMCSA - Steven J. LaFreniere, Regulatory Ombudsman, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0596.
NHTSA - Steve Wood, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-2992.
FRA - Kathryn Shelton, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Room W31-214, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
493-6063.
FTA - Linda Ford, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Room E56-202, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
366-4063.
SLSDC - Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0091.
PHMSA - Patricia Burke, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4400.
MARAD - Christine Gurland, Office of Chief Counsel, Maritime
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590;
telephone (202) 366-5157.
RITA - Robert Monniere, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-5498.
OST - Neil Eisner, Office of Regulation and Enforcement, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-
4723.
Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets
All comments via the Internet are submitted through the Federal
Docket Management System (FDMS) at the following address: http://
www.regulations.gov. The FDMS allows the public to search, view,
download, and comment on all Federal agency rulemaking documents in
one central online system. The above referenced Internet address
also allows the public to sign up to receive notification when
certain documents are placed in the dockets.
The public also may review regulatory dockets at, or deliver
comments on proposed rulemakings to, the Dockets Office at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, 1-800-647-
5527. Working Hours: 9-5.
Appendix D--Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements
Part I-- The Plan
General
The Department of Transportation has long recognized the
importance of regularly reviewing its existing regulations to
determine whether they need to be revised or revoked. Our 1979
Regulatory Policies and Procedures require such reviews. We also
have responsibilities under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory
Planning and Review'' and section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act to conduct such reviews. This includes the use of plain
language techniques in new rules and considering its use in
existing rules when we have the opportunity and resources permit
its use. We are committed to continuing our reviews of existing
rules and, if needed, will initiate rulemaking actions based on
these reviews.
Section 610 Review Plan
Section 610 requires that we conduct reviews of rules that (1)
have been published within the last 10 years and (2) have a
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities'' (SEIOSNOSE). It also requires that we publish in the
Federal Register each year a list of any such rules that we will
review during the next year. The Office of the Secretary and each
of the Department's Operating Administrations have a 10-year review
plan. These reviews comply with section 610 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Other Review Plan(s)
All elements of the Department, except for the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), have also elected to use this 10-year plan
process to comply with the review requirements of the Department's
Regulatory Policies and Procedures and Executive Order 12866.
Changes to the Review Plan
Some reviews may be conducted earlier than scheduled. For
example, to the extent resources permit, the plain language reviews
will be conducted more quickly. Other events, such as accidents,
may result in the need to conduct earlier reviews of some rules.
Other factors may also result in the need to make changes; for
example, we may make changes in response to public comment on this
plan or in response to a Presidentially mandated review. If there
is any change to the review plan, we will note the change in the
following agenda. For any section 610 review, we will provide the
required notice prior to the review.
Part II-- The Review Process
The Analysis
Generally, the agencies have divided their rules into 10
different groups and plan to analyze one group each year. For
purposes of these reviews, a year will coincide with the fall-to-
fall schedule for publication of the agenda. Thus, Year 1 (2008)
begins in the fall of 2008 and ends in the fall of 2009; Year 2
(2009) begins in the fall of 2009 and ends in the fall of 2010; and
so on. We request public comment on the timing of the reviews. For
example, is there a reason for scheduling an analysis and review
for a particular rule earlier than we have? Any comments concerning
the plan or particular analyses should be submitted to the
regulatory contacts listed in Appendix B, General Rulemaking
Contact Persons.
Section 610 Review
The Agency will analyze each of the rules in a given year's
group to determine whether any rule has a SEIOSNOSE and, thus,
requires review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. The level of analysis will, of course, depend on
the nature of the rule and its applicability. Publication of
agencies' section 610 analyses listed each fall in this agenda
provides the public with notice and an opportunity to comment
consistent with
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the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We request that
public comments be submitted to us early in the analysis year
concerning the small entity impact of the rules to help us in
making our determinations.
In each fall agenda, the Agency will publish the results of the
analyses it has completed during the previous year. For rules that
had a negative finding on SEIOSNOSE, we will give a short
explanation (e.g., ``these rules only establish petition processes
that have no cost impact'' or ``these rules do not apply to any
small entities''). For parts, subparts, or other discrete sections
of rules that do have a SEIOSNOSE, we will announce that we will be
conducting a formal section 610 review during the following 12
months. At this stage, we will add an entry to the Agenda in the
prerulemaking section describing the review in more detail. We also
will seek public comment on how best to lessen the impact of these
rules and provide a name or docket to which public comments can be
submitted. In some cases, the section 610 review may be part of
another unrelated review of the rule. In such a case, we plan to
clearly indicate which parts of the review are being conducted
under section 610.
Other Reviews
The Agency will also examine the specified rules to determine
whether any other reasons exist for revising or revoking the rule
or for rewriting the rule in plain language. In each fall agenda,
the Agency will also publish information on the results of the
examinations completed during the previous year.
The FAA, in addition to reviewing its rules in accordance with
the Section 610 Review Plan, has established a tri-annual process
to comply with the review requirements of the Department's
Regulatory Policies and Procedures, Executive Order 12866, and
Plain Language Review Plan. The FAA's latest review notice was
published November 15, 2007 (72 FR 64170). In that notice, the FAA
requested comments from the public to identify those regulations
currently in effect that it should amend, remove, or simplify. The
FAA also requested the public provide any specific suggestions
where rules could be developed as performance-based rather than
prescriptive, and any specific plain language that might be used,
and provide suggested language on how those rules should be
written. The FAA will review the issues addressed by the commenters
against its regulatory agenda and rulemaking program efforts and
adjust its regulatory priorities consistent with its statutory
responsibilities. At the end of this process, the FAA will publish
a summary and general disposition of comments and indicate, where
appropriate, how it will adjust its regulatory priorities.
Part III-- List of Pending Section 610 Reviews
The Agenda identifies the pending DOT Section 610 Reviews by
inserting (Section 610 Review) after the title for the specific
entry. For further information on the pending reviews, see the
agenda entries at www.reginfo.gov. For example, to obtain a list of
all entries that are Section 610 Reviews under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, a user would select the desired responses on the
search screen (by selecting ``advanced search'') and, in effect,
generate the desired ``index'' of reviews.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 49 CFR parts 91 through 99 and 14 CFR parts 200 through 212............. 2008 2009
2 48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253 and new parts and subparts............... 2009 2010
3 14 CFR parts 213 through 232............................................ 2010 2011
4 14 CFR parts 234 through 254............................................ 2011 2012
5 14 CFR parts 255 through 298 and 49 CFR part 40......................... 2012 2013
6 14 CFR parts 300 through 373............................................ 2013 2014
7 14 CFR parts 374 through 398............................................ 2014 2015
8 14 CFR part 399 and 49 CFR parts 1 through 11........................... 2015 2016
9 49 CFR parts 17 through 28.............................................. 2016 2017
10 49 CFR parts 29 through 39 and parts 41 through 89...................... 2017 2018
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Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 93 -- Aircraft Allocation
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: The agency will propose revising this regulation to
reflect a transfer of the functions from the Office of Emergency
Transportation (OET) to the Office of Intelligence, Security and
Response (S-60). OET was absorbed into S-60 and no longer exists as a
separate office. The proposed changes will not cause an economic
impact.
Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules with ongoing analysis
49 CFR part 91--International Air Transportation Fair Competitive
Practices
49 CFR part 92--Recovering Debts to the United States by Salary Offset
49 CFR part 95--Advisory Committees
49 CFR part 98--Enforcement of Restrictions on Post-Employment
Activities
49 CFR part 99--Employee Responsibilities and Conduct
14 CFR part 200--Definitions and Instructions
14 CFR part 201--Air Carrier Authority Under Subtitle VII of Title 49
of the United States Code [Amended]
14 CFR part 203--Waiver of Warsaw Convention Liability Limits and
Defenses
14 CFR part 204--Data to Support Fitness Determinations
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14 CFR part 205--Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance
14 CFR part 206--Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity:
Special Authorizations and Exemptions
14 CFR part 207--Charter Trips by U.S. Scheduled Air Carriers
14 CFR part 208--Charter Trips by U.S. charter air Carriers
14 CFR part 211--Applications for Permits to Foreign Air Carriers
14 CFR part 212--Charter Rules for U.S. and Foreign Direct Air Carriers
Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
48 CFR part 1201--Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule prescribes Agency control and compliance
procedures concerning the proliferation of acquisition regulations and
any revisions. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates
minor editorial changes are needed but no need for substantial
revision.
48 CFR part 1202--Definitions of Words and Terms
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides definitions of words and terms
concerning acquisitions in DOT. M-60's plain language review of this
rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
48 CFR part 1203--Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of
Interest
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides process for reporting suspected
violations of the Gratuities clause. M-60's plain language review of
this rule indicates minor editorial changes are needed but no need for
substantial revision.
48 CFR part 1204--Administrative Matters
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides procedures for closing out
contract files and supporting closeout documents. M-60's plain language
review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
48 CFR part 1205--Publicizing Contract Actions
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides methods of disseminating
information. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates no
need for substantial revision.
48 CFR part 1206--Competition Requirements
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides information concerning competition
advocates. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates no need
for substantial revision.
48 CFR part 1207--Acquisition Planning
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides information concerning
requirements which will be followed when cost comparisons between
Government and Contractor performance are conducted. M-60's plain
language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial
revision.
48 CFR part 1211--Describing Agency Needs
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This provides information concerning the need to
include, as applicable, safeguards to ensure safety, security, and
environmental protection in requirements documents. M-60's plain
language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial
revision.
48 CFR part 1213--Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This provides DOT procedures for acquiring training
services. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates no need
for revision.
48 CFR part 1214--Sealed Bidding
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides for telegraphic bids to be
communicated provided procedures have been established by the COCO. M-
60's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for revision.
48 CFR part 1215--Contracting By Negotiation
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides information concerning the
solicitation and receipt of proposals and information including
evaluation. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates no need
for substantial revision.
48 CFR part 1216--Types of Contracts
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides information concerning Fixed-Price
Contracts, Incentive Contracts, Indefinite-Delivery Contracts, and
Time-and-Materials, Labor-Hour, and Letter Contracts. M-60's plain
language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial
revision.
48 CFR part 1217--Special Contracting Methods
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule provides procedures for fixed price
contracts for vessel repair, alteration, or conversion. M-60's plain
language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial
revision.
48 CFR part 1219--Small Business Programs
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Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule addresses contracting issues associated
with subcontracting with Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. It also provides some
discussion of small business competitiveness demonstration program.
48 CFR part 1222--Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule covers aspects of basic labor policies and
labor standards. Particular focus is directed to labor standards
involving construction.
48 CFR part 1223--Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable
Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule addresses safety requirements for selected
DOT contracts. The emphasis here is on hazardous material
identification and material safety data.
48 CFR part 1224--Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule includes discussion of procedures and
appeals processes with a focus on the Freedom of Information Act.
48 CFR part 1227--Patents, Data, and Copyrights
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule includes discussion of procedures and
appeals processes.
48 CFR part 1228--Bonds and Insurance
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule covers bonds and other financial
protections, insurance, and performance and payment bonds for certain
contracts.
48 CFR part 1231--Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule discusses contracts with commercial
organizations.
48 CFR part 1232--Contract Financing
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule focuses on contract payment processes.
48 CFR part 1233--Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule focuses on the protests, disputes, and
appeals process with a particular emphasis on CO decisions and
alternative dispute resolution.
48 CFR part 1234--[Reserved]
48 CFR part 1235--Research and Development Contracting
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule includes discussion of research and
development contracting and provides discussion on research misconduct.
48 CFR part 1236--Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule covers contract clauses for construction
and architect-engineer contracts. It also includes discussion of
special precautions for work at operating airports.
48 CFR part 1237--Service Contracting
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule includes information relating to DOT
procedures for acquiring training services, and solicitation provisions
and contract clauses.
48 CFR part 1239--Acquisition of Information Technology
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule includes solicitation procedures and
contract clauses.
48 CFR part 1242--Contract Administration and Audit Services
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule includes appropriate contract clauses for
use in audit services.
48 CFR part 1245--Government Property
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule focuses on the management of government
property, reporting results of inventory, and audit of property control
systems.
48 CFR part 1246--Quality Assurance
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule incorporates a discussion of warranties,
and warranty terms and conditions.
48 CFR part 1247--Transportation
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule focuses on ocean transportation by U.S.-
flag vessels.
48 CFR part 1252--Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
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General: This rule includes, but is not limited to, evaluation
of offers subject to an economic price adjustment, determination of
award, performance evaluation plans, distribution of award fee,
settlement of letter contracts, contract performance, subcontracts and
liability and insurance.
48 CFR part 1253--Forms
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: This rule includes prescriptions and illustrations of
forms.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
14 CFR part 213--Terms, Conditions, and Limitations of Foreign Air
Carrier Permits
14 CFR part 214--Terms, Conditions, and Limitations of Foreign Air
Carrier Permits Authorizing Charter Transportation Only
14 CFR part 215--Use and Change of Names of Air Carriers, Foreign Air
Carriers and Commuter Air Carriers
14 CFR part 216--Comingling of Blind Sector Traffic by Foreign Air
Carriers
14 CFR part 217--Reporting Traffic Statistics by Foreign Air Carriers
in Civilian Scheduled, Charter, and Nonscheduled Services
14 CFR part 218--Lease by Foreign Air Carrier or Other Foreign Person
of Aircraft With Crew
14 CFR part 221--Tariffs
14 CFR part 222--Intermodal Cargo Services by Foreign Air Carriers
14 CFR part 223--Free and Reduced-Rate Transportation
14 CFR part 232--Transportation of Mail, Review of Orders of Postmaster
General
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 REVIEW PLAN
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Analysis
Year Regulations to be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 14 CFR parts 119 through 129 and parts 150 through 156.................. 2008 2009
2 14 CFR parts 133 through 139 and parts 157 through 169.................. 2009 2010
3 14 CFR parts 141 through 147 and parts 170 through 187.................. 2010 2011
4 14 CFR parts 189 through 198 and parts 1 through 16..................... 2011 2012
5 14 CFR parts 17 through 33.............................................. 2012 2013
6 14 CFR parts 34 through 39 and parts 400 through 405.................... 2013 2014
7 14 CFR parts 43 through 49 and parts 406 through 415.................... 2014 2015
8 14 CFR parts 60 through 77.............................................. 2015 2016
9 14 CFR parts 91 through 105............................................. 2016 2017
10 14 CFR parts 417 through 460............................................ 2017 2018
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The FAA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most
DOT modes in past plans. As such, the FAA has divided its rules into 10
groups as displayed in the table below. During the first year (the
``analysis year''), all rules published during the previous 10 years
within a 10% block of the regulations will be analyzed to identify
those with a SEIONOSE. During the second year (the ``review year''),
each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEIONOSE will be
reviewed in accordance with Section 610 (b) to determine if it should
be continued without change or changed to minimize impact on small
entities. Results of those reviews will be published in the DOT
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules analyzed and summary of results
14 CFR part 141--Pilot Schools
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 142--Training Centers
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 145--Repair Stations
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 147--Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 170--Establishment and Discontinuance Criteria for Air
Traffic Control Services and Navigational Facilities
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
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General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 171--Non-Federal Navigation Facilities
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 183--Representatives of the Administrator
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 185--Testimony by Employees And Production of Records in
Legal Proceedings, and Service of Legal Process and Pleadings
Section 610: 14 CFR part 185 does not affect small entities.
Therefore, amendments to it cannot have a SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 187--Fees
Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this
part and found no SEISNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
14 CFR part 189--Use of Federal Aviation Administration Communications
System 14 14 CFR part 198-Aviation Insurance
14 CFR part 1--Definitions and Abbreviations
14 CFR part 3--General Requirements
14 CFR part 11--General Rulemaking Procedures
14 CFR part 13--Investigative and Enforcement Procedures
14 CFR part 14--Rules Implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of
1980
14 CFR part 15--Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act
14 CFR part 16--Rules of Practice for Federally Assisted Airport
Enforcement Proceedings
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 None.................................................................... 2008 2009
2 23 CFR parts 1 to 260................................................... 2009 2010
3 23 CFR parts 420 to 470................................................. 2010 2011
4 23 CFR part 500......................................................... 2011 2012
5 23 CFR parts 620 to 637................................................. 2012 2013
6 23 CFR parts 645 to 669................................................. 2013 2014
7 23 CFR 710 to 924....................................................... 2014 2015
8 23 CFR 940 to 973....................................................... 2015 2016
9 23 CFR parts 1200 to 1252............................................... 2016 2017
10 New parts and subparts.................................................. 2017 2018
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Federal-Aid Highway Program
The FHWA has adopted regulations in title 23 of the CFR, chapter I,
related to the Federal-Aid Highway Program. These regulations implement
and carry out the provisions of Federal law relating to the
administration of Federal aid for highways. The primary law authorizing
Federal aid for highways is chapter I of title 23 of the U.S.C. Section
145 of title 23 expressly provides for a federally assisted State
program. For this reason, the regulations adopted by the FHWA in title
23 of the CFR primarily relate to the requirements that States must
meet to receive Federal funds for the construction and other work
related to highways. Because the regulations in title 23 primarily
relate to States, which are not defined as small entities under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, the FHWA believes that its regulations in
title 23 do not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. The FHWA solicits public comment on this
preliminary conclusion.
Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
23 CFR part 1--General
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 140--Reimbursement
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
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23 CFR part 172--Administration of Engineering and Design-Related
Service Contracts
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 180--Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 190--Incentive Payments for Controlling Outdoor Advertising
on the Interstate System
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 192--Drug Offender's Driver's License Suspension
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 200--Title VI Program and Related Statutes-Implementation
and Review procedures
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 230--External Programs
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 260--Education and Training Programs
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
23 CFR part 420--Planning and Research Program Administration
23 CFR part 450--Planning Assistance and Standards
23 CFR part 460--Public Road Mileage for Apportionment of Highway
Safety Funds
23 CFR part 470--Highway Systems
FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 49 CFR parts 372, subpart A, and 381.................................... 2008 2009
2 49 CFR parts 386, 389, and 395.......................................... 2009 2010
3 49 CFR parts 325, 388, 350, and 355..................................... 2010 2011
4 49 CFR parts 380 and 382 to 385......................................... 2011 2012
5 49 CFR parts 390 to 393 and 396 to 399.................................. 2012 2013
6 49 CFR parts 356, 367, 369 to 371, 372, subparts B-C.................... 2013 2014
7 49 CFR parts 373, 374, 376, and 379..................................... 2014 2015
8 49 CFR parts 360, 365, 366, and 368..................................... 2015 2016
9 49 CFR parts 377, 378, and 387.......................................... 2016 2017
10 49 CFR parts 303, 375, and new parts and subparts....................... 2017 2018
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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 386--Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier, Broker, Freight
Forwarder, and Hazardous Materials Proceedings
Section 610: There is SEIOSNOSE, as a significant number of
small entities are affected by fees and reporting requirements in the
regulation. It was found that the cost of a formal hearing to appeal a
decision may have a significant impact on small firms.
General: The Agency will assess the need for changes once the
review of these regulations is complete. FMCSA's plain language review
of these regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 395--Hours of Service of Drivers
This has been postponed, due to initiation of new rulemaking;
Agency is set to publish in July 2011.
Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules with ongoing analysis
49 CFR part 389--Rulemaking Procedures -- Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR part 325--Compliance With Interstate Motor Carrier Noise
Emission
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49 CFR part 388--Cooperative Agreements With States
49 CFR part 350--Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
49 CFR part 355--Compatibility of State Laws and Regulations Affecting
Interstate Motor Carrier Operations
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 49 CFR 571.223 through 571.500 and parts 575 and 579.................... 2008 2009
2 23 CFR parts 1200 and 1300.............................................. 2009 2010
3 49 CFR parts 501 through 526 and 571.213................................ 2010 2011
4 49 CFR 571.131, 571.217, 571.220, 571.221, and 571.222.................. 2011 2012
5 49 CFR 571.101 through 571.110, and 571.135, 571.138, and 571.139....... 2012 2013
6 49 CFR parts 529 through 578, except parts 571 and 575.................. 2013 2014
7 49 CFR 571.111 through 571.129 and parts 580 through 588................ 2014 2015
8 49 CFR 571.201 through 571.212.......................................... 2015 2016
9 49 CFR 571.214 through 571.219, except 571.217.......................... 2016 2017
10 49 CFR parts 591 through 595 and new parts and subparts................. 2017 2018
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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
23 CFR part 1200--Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1205--Highway Safety Programs; Determinations of
Effectiveness
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1206--Rules of Procedure for Invoking Sanctions Under the
Highway Safety Act of 1966
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1208--National Minimum Drinking Age
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1210--Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Minors
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1215--Use of Safety Belts--Compliance and Transfer-of-Funds
Procedures
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1225--Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1235--Uniform System for Parking for Persons with
Disabilities
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1240--Safety Incentive Grants for Use of Seat Belts-
Allocations Based on Seat Belt Use Rates
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1250--Political Subdivision Participation in State Highway
Safety Programs
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1251--State Highway Safety Agency
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
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23 CFR part 1252--State Matching of Planning and Administration Costs
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1270--Open Container Laws
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1275--Repeat Intoxicated Driver Laws
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1313--Incentive Grant Criteria for Alcohol-Impaired Driving
Prevention Programs
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1327-Procedures for Participating in and Receiving
Information From the National Driver Register Problem Driver Pointer
System
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1335--State Highway Safety Data Improvements
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1340--Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of
Seat Belt Use
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1345--Incentive Grant Criteria for Occupant Protection
Programs
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 1350--Incentive Grant Criteria for Motorcycle Safety
Program
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR part 501--Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties
49 CFR part 509--OMB Control Numbers for Information Collection
Requirements
49 CFR part 510--Information Gathering Powers
49 CFR part 511--Adjudicative Procedures
49 CFR part 512--Confidential Business Information
49 CFR part 520--Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts
49 CFR part 523--Vehicle Classification
49 CFR part 525--Exemptions from Average Fuel Economy Standards
49 CFR part 526--Petitions and Plans for Relief Under the Automobile
Fuel Efficiency Act of 1980
49 CFR 571.213--Child Restraint Systems
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 49 CFR parts 200 and 201................................................ 2008 2009
2 49 CFR parts 207, 209, 211, 215, 238, and 256........................... 2009 2010
3 49 CFR parts 210, 212, 214, 217, and 268................................ 2010 2011
4 49 CFR part 219......................................................... 2011 2012
5 49 CFR parts 218, 221, 241, and 244..................................... 2012 2013
6 49 CFR parts 216, 228, and 229.......................................... 2013 2014
7 49 CFR parts 223 and 233................................................ 2014 2015
8 49 CFR parts 224, 225, 231, and 234..................................... 2015 2016
9 49 CFR parts 222, 227, 235, 236, 250, 260, and 266...................... 2016 2017
10 49 CFR parts 213, 220, 230, 232, 239, 240, and 265...................... 2017 2018
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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 FR part 207--Railroad Police Officers
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of
this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 209--Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of
this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 211--Rules of Practice
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of
this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 215--Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards
Section 610: There is a SEIOSNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. This rule already limits
economic impact on small entities through Appendix D of the rule. FRA's
plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial
revision.
49 CFR part 238--Passenger Equipment Safety Standards
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of
this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 256--Financial Assistance for Railroad Passenger Terminals
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost
effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of
the rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during next
year
49 CFR part 210--Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations
49 CFR part 212--State Safety Participation Regulations
49 CFR part 214--Railroad Workplace Safety
49 CFR part 217--Railroad Operating Rules
49 CFR part 268--Magnetic Levitation Transportation Technology
Deployment Program
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 49 CFR parts 604, 605, and 633.......................................... 2008 2009
2 49 CFR parts 661 and 665................................................ 2009 2010
3 49 CFR part 633......................................................... 2010 2011
4 49 CFR parts 609 and 611................................................ 2011 2012
5 49 CFR parts 613 and 614................................................ 2012 2013
6 49 CFR part 622......................................................... 2013 2014
7 49 CFR part 630......................................................... 2014 2015
8 49 CFR part 639......................................................... 2015 2016
9 49 CFR parts 659 and 663................................................ 2016 2017
10 49 CFR part 665......................................................... 2017 2018
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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and summary of results
49 CFR part 665--Bus Testing
Section 610: The Agency has determined that the rule will not
have a significant effect on a substantial number of small entities.
General: This rulemaking amends FTA's bus testing program to
incorporate brake performance and emission tests. The rule also
clarifies existing regulatory requirements and was drafted using plain
language techniques.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR part 605--School Bus Operations
49 CFR part 633--Capital Project Management
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 46 CFR parts 201 through 205............................................ 2008 2009
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2 46 CFR parts 221 through 232............................................ 2009 2010
3 46 CFR parts 249 through 296............................................ 2010 2011
4 46 CFR part 298......................................................... 2011 2012
5 46 CFR parts 307 through 309............................................ 2012 2013
6 46 CFR part 310......................................................... 2013 2014
7 46 CFR parts 315 through 340............................................ 2014 2015
8 46 CFR parts 345 through 381............................................ 2015 2016
9 46 CFR parts 382 through 389............................................ 2016 2017
10 46 CFR parts 390 through 393............................................ 2017 2018
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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
46 CFR part 221--Regulated Transactions Involving Documented Vessels
and Other Maritime Interests
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant.
General: No changes are needed. Where confusing or wordy
language has been identified, revisions will be made.
46 CFR part 232--Uniform Financial Reporting Requirements
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant.
General: No changes are needed. Where confusing or wordy
language has been identified, revisions will be made.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
46 CFR part 249--Approval of Underwriters for Marine Hull Insurance
46 CFR part 251--Application for Subsidies and Other Direct Financial
Aid
46 CFR part 252--Operating-Differential Subsidy for Bulk Cargo Vessels
Engaged in Worldwide Services
46 CFR part 272--Requirements and Procedures for Conducting Condition
Surveys and Administering Maintenance and Repair Subsidy
46 CFR part 276--Construction-Differential Subsidy Repayment
46 CFR part 277--Domestic and Foreign Trade; Interpretations
46 CFR part 280--Limitations on the Award and Payment of Operating-
Differential Subsidy for Liner Operators
46 CFR part 281--Information and Procedure Required under Liner
Operating-Differential Subsidy Agreements
46 CFR part 282--Operating-Differential Subsidy for Liner Vessels
Engaged in Essential Services in the Foreign Commerce of the United
States
46 CFR part 283--Dividend Policy for Operators Receiving Operating-
Differential Subsidy
46 CFR part 287--Establishment of Construction Reserve Funds
46 CFR part 289--Insurance of Construction-Differential Subsidy
Vessels, Operating-Differential Subsidy Vessels, and of Vessels Sold or
Adjusted Under the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946
46 CFR part 295--Maritime Security Program (MSP)
46 CFR part 296--Maritime Security Program (MSP)
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (PHMSA)
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 49 CFR part 178......................................................... 2008 2009
2 49 CFR parts 178 through 180............................................ 2009 2010
3 49 CFR parts 172 and 175................................................ 2010 2011
4 49 CFR part 171, sections 171.15 and 171.16............................. 2011 2012
5 49 CFR parts 106, 107, 171, 190, and 195................................ 2012 2013
6 49 CFR parts 174, 177, 191, and 192..................................... 2013 2014
7 49 CFR parts 176 and 199................................................ 2014 2015
8 49 CFR parts 172 through 178............................................ 2015 2016
9 49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, and 193........................... 2016 2017
10 49 CFR parts 173 and 194................................................ 2017 2018
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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 178--Specifications for Packagings
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. A substantial number of
small entities, particularly those that use performance oriented
packagings, may be affected by this rule, but the economic impact on
those entities is not significant.
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General: This rule prescribes minimum Federal safety standards
for the construction of DOT specification packagings, these
requirements are necessary to protect transportation workers and the
public and to ensure the survivability of DOT specification packagings
during transportation incidents. PHMSA's plain language review of this
rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 179--Specifications for Tank Cars
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule prescribes
specification requirements as minimum safety standards for rail tank
cars used to transport hazardous materials in commerce. Some small
entities may be affected, but the economic impact on small entities is
not significant.
General: Specification requirements for tank cars are
considered minimum Federal safety standards that are necessary to
protect transportation workers and the public and to ensure the
survivability of DOT specification packagings during transportation
incidents. PHMSA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need
for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 180--Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule impacts a
substantial number of small entities, but when the survivability,
durability, and service life of DOT specification packagings covered
under this rule are fully considered, the economic impact on those
entities is not significant.
General: This rule prescribes requirements for maintaining and
verifying the integrity of DOT specification packagings used for the
transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. This rule ensures
that DOT specification packagings continue to conform to the
specifications to which they were originally manufactured and designed.
PHMSA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for
substantial revision.
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR part 172--Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions,
Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information,
Training Requirements, and Security Plans
49 CFR part 175--Carriage By Aircraft
RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION (RITA)
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 14 CFR part 241, form 41................................................ 2008 2009
2 14 CFR part 241, schedule T-100, and part 217........................... 2009 2010
3 14 CFR part 298......................................................... 2010 2011
4 14 CFR part 241, section 19-7........................................... 2011 2012
5 14 CFR part 291......................................................... 2012 2013
6 14 CFR part 234......................................................... 2013 2014
7 14 CFR part 249......................................................... 2014 2015
8 14 CFR part 248......................................................... 2015 2016
9 14 CFR part 250......................................................... 2016 2017
10 14 CFR part 374a, ICAO.................................................. 2017 2018
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Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules with ongoing analysis
14 CFR part 241--Uniform System of Accounts and Reports for Large
Certificated Air Carriers, Form 41
Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 241--Schedule T-100
Section 610: There is no SEIONOSE. Part 241 Schedule T-100
applies to only large certificated air carriers.
General: Part 241 Schedule T-100 is a monthly report of on-
flight market and nonstop segment traffic data for flights operated by
large certificated air carriers. This regulation is being reviewed as
part of an overall aviation data requirements review and modernization
program, which will also take into account the plain language
initiative.
14 CFR part 217--Reporting Traffic Statistics by Foreign Air Carriers
in Civilian Scheduled, Charter, and Nonscheduled Services - Schedule T-
100(f)
Section 610: There is no SEIONOSE. This regulation applies to
foreign air carriers that operate to or from the United States.
Currently 93 percent of the reporting carriers are large foreign air
carriers.
General: This regulation requires the submission of traffic
data for operations to or from the United States. This regulation is
being reviewed as part of an overall aviation data requirements review
and modernization program, which will also take into account the plain
language initiative
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
14 CFR part 298 Subpart F--Exemptions for Air Taxi and Commuter Air
Carrier Operations-Reporting Requirements
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SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Year Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 33 CFR parts 401 through 403............................................ 2008 2009
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Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules with ongoing analysis
33 CFR part 401--Seaway Regulations and Rules
33 CFR part 402--Tariff of Tolls
33 CFR part 403--Rules of Procedure of the Joint Tolls Review Board
Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
408 Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an Aircraft............. 2105-AD87
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
409 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise; Potential Program Improvements..................... 2105-AD75
410 [rplus]Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections--Part 2 (Reg Plan Seq No. 113)......... 2105-AD92
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
411 Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs............. 2105-AD95
412 Posting of Flight Delay Data on Websites (Completion of a Section 610 Review)......... 2105-AE02
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Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
413 [rplus]Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers (Reg 2120-AJ00
Plan Seq No. 114).....................................................................
414 [rplus]Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and 2120-AJ53
Miscellaneous Amendments (Reg Plan Seq No. 115).......................................
415 [rplus]Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS).......... 2120-AJ60
416 [rplus]Repair Stations................................................................ 2120-AJ61
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
417 [rplus]Part 121 Activation of Ice Protection.......................................... 2120-AJ43
418 [rplus]Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements (Reg Plan Seq No. 116).. 2120-AJ58
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
[[Page 79827]]
Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
419 [rplus]Part 121 Exiting Icing Conditions.............................................. 2120-AJ74
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
420 [rplus]Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJs).................................. 2120-AI84
421 [rplus]Automatic Dependent Surveillance--Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipage Mandate To Support 2120-AI92
Air Traffic Control Service...........................................................
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
422 [rplus]Unified Registration System.................................................... 2126-AA22
423 [rplus]Hours of Service (Reg Plan Seq No. 119)........................................ 2126-AB26
424 [rplus]Drivers of Commercial Vehicles: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones (Section 2126-AB29
610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 120)....................................................
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
425 Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle............................ 2126-AA84
426 [rplus]National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (Reg Plan Seq No. 121)........ 2126-AA97
427 [rplus]Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards.. 2126-AB02
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
428 [rplus]Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor 2126-AA35
Carriers Operating in the United States...............................................
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
429 [rplus]Cargo Insurance for Property Loss or Damage.................................... 2126-AB21
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
[[Page 79828]]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
430 [rplus]Ejection Mitigation (Reg Plan Seq No. 125)..................................... 2127-AK23
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
431 [rplus]Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2012- 2127-AK50
2016..................................................................................
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
432 [rplus]Hours of Service: Passenger Train Employees (Rulemaking Resulting From a 2130-AC15
Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 126)............................................
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
433 [rplus]Positive Train Control......................................................... 2130-AC03
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Transit Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
434 [rplus]Capital Project Management..................................................... 2132-AA92
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
435 [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of 2137-AE44
Lithium Batteries.....................................................................
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
436 [rplus]Cargo Preference--Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement & Collection 2133-AB75
of Civil Penalties....................................................................
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[rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
[[Page 79829]]
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OST)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
408. USE OF THE SEAT-STRAPPING METHOD FOR CARRYING A WHEELCHAIR ON AN
AIRCRAFT
Legal Authority: 49 USC 41705
Abstract: This rulemaking would address whether carriers should be
allowed to utilize the seat-strapping method to stow a passenger's
wheelchair in the aircraft cabin.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Blane A. Workie, Attorney, Department of
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov
RIN: 2105-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OST)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
409. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE; POTENTIAL PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
Legal Authority: 49 USC 329; 49 USC ch 401, 411, and 417; 49 USC 47107;
49 USC 47113; 49 USC 47123; PL 105--59, sec 101(b)
Abstract: This rulemaking would seek comments on alternatives
concerning how to count participation by Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) firms in situations where the firms obtain items used
in the performance of a contract from outside sources, including prime
contractors. It would also seek comments on means of encouraging
``unbundling'' of contracts to facilitate participation by DBEs and
other small businesses, on improving program forms and program
oversight, and on ways of facilitating interstate certification.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 04/08/09 74 FR 15904
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/07/09
NPRM 05/10/10 75 FR 25815
NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/10
Final Rule 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Robert C Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the
Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: bob.ashby@ost.dot.gov
RIN: 2105-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
410. [rplus]ENHANCING AIRLINE PASSENGER PROTECTIONS--PART 2
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 113 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2105-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (OST)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
411. PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: 40 USC 102; 40 USC 301; 40 USC 322; 40 USC 5331; 40
USC 20140; 40 USC 31306; 40 USC 31306; 40 USC 54101
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to amend certain provisions of
its drug and alcohol testing procedures that will address collection
and testing of urine specimens. These changes would affect the role and
standards applying to collectors and Medical Review Officers (MROs).
The proposed changes are intended to create consistency with
requirements established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/04/10 75 FR 5722
NPRM Comment Period End 04/05/10
Final Rule 08/16/10 75 FR 49850
Final Rule Effective 10/01/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Mr. Mark Snider, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
W62-300, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6367
Fax: 202 366-3897
Email: mark.snider@dot.gov
RIN: 2105-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
412. <> POSTING OF FLIGHT DELAY DATA ON WEBSITES
(COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 329 chs 401 and 417
Abstract: This direct final rule amends the time period for uploading
flight performance information to an air carrier's website from anytime
between the 20th and 23rd day of the month to the fourth Saturday of
the month.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule; Request for
Comments 06/21/10 75 FR 34925
Final Rule Effective 07/21/10
Direct Final Rule; Confirmation
of Effective Date 07/22/10 75 FR 42599
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 79830]]
Agency Contact: Blane A. Workie, Attorney, Department of
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov
RIN: 2105-AE02
BILLING CODE 4910--9X--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
413. [rplus]QUALIFICATION, SERVICE, AND USE OF CREWMEMBERS AND AIRCRAFT
DISPATCHERS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 114 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2120-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
414. [rplus]AIR AMBULANCE AND COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER OPERATIONS; SAFETY
INITIATIVES AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 115 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2120-AJ53
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
415. [rplus]OPERATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS (SUAS)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701
Abstract: This rulemaking would enable small unmanned aircraft to
safely operate in limited portions of the national airspace system
(NAS). This action is necessary because it addresses the novel legal or
policy issues about the minimum safety parameters for operating
recreational remote control model and toy aircraft in the NAS. The
intended effect of this action is to develop requirements and standards
to ensure that risks are adequately mitigated, such that safety is
maintained for the entire aviation community.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Stephen A Glowacki, Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385-4898
Email: stephen.a.glowacki@faa.gov
RIN: 2120-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
416. [rplus]REPAIR STATIONS
Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC
40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44717
Abstract: This rulemaking would update and revise the regulations for
repair stations. The action is necessary because many portions of the
current regulations do not reflect current repair station business
practices, aircraft maintenance practices, or advances in aircraft
technology.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: John J Goodwin, Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, 950 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Washington, DC
20024
Phone: 202 385-6417
Email: john.j.goodwin@faa.gov
RIN: 2120-AJ61
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Final Rule Stage
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
417. [rplus]PART 121 ACTIVATION OF ICE PROTECTION
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC
44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713;
49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903; 49 USC 44912;
49 USC 46105; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44904
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations applicable to
operators of certain airplanes used in air carrier service and
certificated for flight in icing conditions. The standards would
require either the installation of ice detection equipment or changes
to the Airplane Flight Manual to ensure timely activation of the
airframe ice protection system. This regulation is the result of
information gathered from a review of icing accidents and incidents,
and it is intended to improve the level of safety when airplanes are
operated in icing conditions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/23/09 74 FR 61055
NPRM Comment Period End 02/22/10
Final Rule 05/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jerry Ostronic, Air Carrier Operations Branch, AFS 220,
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8166
Fax: 202 267-5229
Email: jerry.c.ostronic@faa.gov
RIN: 2120-AJ43
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
418. [rplus]FLIGHT AND DUTY TIME LIMITATIONS AND REST REQUIREMENTS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 116 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2120-AJ58
[[Page 79831]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Long-Term Actions
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
419. <> [rplus]PART 121 EXITING ICING CONDITIONS
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC
44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC
44710; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC
46105
Abstract: This rulemaking would require detection of ice formation
behind the airframe ice protection system and, upon detection, would
require the pilot to exit icing conditions. If adopted, this rule would
apply to aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 60,000
pounds. This rulemaking is based on recommendations from an Aviation
Rulemaking Advisory Committee working group after reviewing certain
accidents and incidents. The intended effect of this action is to avoid
similar accidents and incidents in the future.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Robert Hettman, ANM-112, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425 227-2683
Email: robert.hettman@faa.gov
RIN: 2120-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Completed Actions
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
420. [rplus]COMMUTER OPERATIONS IN VERY LIGHT JETS (VLJS)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC
40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC
44701; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49
USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; 49
USC 46306; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506; 49 USC 47122; 49
USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC
46507
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a rule to allow passenger-
carrying commuter operations to be conducted under the provisions of
part 135 using multiengine turbojets, certificated under either part 23
or part 25, configured with nine or fewer passenger seats. The
rulemaking would allow multiengine turbojet operators to provide
commuter service to the traveling public, thus accommodating new
technologies and a new generation of turbojet airplanes that otherwise
would not be allowed in part 135 commuter service. Since 1995,
turbojets used in scheduled operations must operate under the
provisions of part 121. This current rulemaking resulted, in part, from
recommendations from the Aviation Rulemaking Committee for parts 14 CFR
135/125 and covers pilot crew, equipment, training, and dispatch
requirements for the safe operation of this new generation airplane.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Terminated 08/27/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Alberta Brown, Air Transportation Division, Department
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8321
RIN: 2120-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
421. [rplus]AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE--BROADCAST (ADS-B) EQUIPAGE
MANDATE TO SUPPORT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE
Legal Authority: 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120;
49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711;
49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722;
49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506;
49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531; 49 USC 106(g);
Articles 12 and 29 of 61stat.1180; 49 USC 46507
Abstract: This rulemaking would add equipage requirements and
performance standards for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
(ADS-B) Out avionics on aircraft operating in specified classes of
airspace within the U.S. National Airspace System. This action
facilitates the use of ADS-B for aircraft surveillance by FAA and
Department of Defense (DOD) air traffic controllers to safely and
efficiently accommodate aircraft operations and the expected increase
in demand for air transportation. This rule would also provide aircraft
operators with a platform for additional flight applications and
services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/05/07 72 56947
NPRM Comment Period End 11/19/07
NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/03/08
Comment Period Extended 03/03/08
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/02/08 73 57270
Comment Period End 11/03/08
Final Action 05/28/10 75 30160
Technical Amendment 06/30/10 75 37712
Correction 06/30/10 75 37711
Final Action Effective 08/11/10
Compliance Date 01/01/20
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Vincent Capezzuto, Federal Aviation Administration,
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385-8637
Email: vincent.capezzuto@faa.gov
RIN: 2120-AI92
BILLING CODE 4910--13--S
[[Page 79832]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
422. [rplus]UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM
Legal Authority: PL 104-88; 109 Stat 803, 888 (1995); 49 USC 13908; PL
109-159, sec 4304
Abstract: This rulemaking would replace three current identification
and registration systems: the US DOT number identification system, the
commercial registration system, and the financial responsibility
system, with an online Federal unified registration system (URS). This
program would serve as a clearinghouse and depository of information
on, and identification of, brokers, freight forwarders, and others
required to register with the Department of Transportation. The Agency
is revising this rulemaking to address amendments directed by SAFETEA-
LU. The replacement system for the Single State Registration System,
which the ICC Termination Act originally directed be merged under URS,
was addressed separately in RIN 2126-AB09. The cargo insurance portion
of this rulemaking has been split off into RIN 2126-AB21.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 08/26/96 61 FR 43816
ANPRM Comment Period End 10/25/96
NPRM 05/19/05 70 FR 28990
NPRM Comment Period End 08/17/05
Supplemental NPRM 03/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Valerie Height, Management Analyst, Department of
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Office of
Policy Plans and Regulation (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0901
Email: valerie.height@dot.gov
RIN: 2126-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
423. [rplus]HOURS OF SERVICE
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 119 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2126-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
424. [rplus]DRIVERS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: RESTRICTING THE USE OF
CELLULAR PHONES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 120 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2126-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Final Rule Stage
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
425. BROKERS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR VEHICLE
Legal Authority: 49 USC 13501; SAFETEA-LU sec 4212; 49 USC 13901; 49
USC 13902
Abstract: FMCSA amends its regulations to require brokers that arrange
the transportation of household goods in interstate or foreign commerce
for consumers comply with certain consumer protection requirements.
Brokers must provide: their U.S. DOT number on their advertisements and
internet web sites; estimates of expected moving charges and brokerage
fees; FMCSA pamphlets containing tips for successful moves and the
consumer's rights and responsibilities; and the broker's policies
concerning deposits, cancellations, and refunds. This rulemaking is in
response to the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and a petition for
rulemaking from the American Moving and Storage Association. This
rulemaking is intended to ensure that individual shippers who arrange
for transportation of household goods through brokers receive necessary
information regarding their rights and responsibilities in connection
with interstate household goods moves.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 12/22/04 69 FR 76664
ANPRM Comment Period End 02/22/05
NPRM 02/08/07 72 FR 5947
NPRM Comment Period End 05/09/07
Final Rule 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Brodie Mack, Lead Transportation Specialist, Department
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385-8045
Email: brodie.mac@dot.gov
RIN: 2126-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
426. [rplus]NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 121 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2126-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
<###doc>
427. [rplus]COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TESTING AND COMMERCIAL LEARNER'S
PERMIT STANDARDS
Legal Authority: PL 109-347, sec 703; 49 USC 31102; PL 105--178, 112
Stat 414 (1998); PL 99--570, title XII, 100 Stat.3207 (1086); PL 102--
240, sec 4007(a)(1), Stat 1914, 2151; PL 109--59 (2005), sec 4122; 49
USC 31136
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish revisions to the commercial
driver's license knowledge and skills testing standards as required by
section 4019 of TEA-21, implement fraud detection and prevention
initiatives at the State driver licensing agencies as required by the
SAFE Port Act of 2006, and establish new minimum Federal standards for
States to issue commercial learner's permits (CLPs), based in part on
the requirements of section 4122 of SAFETEA-LU. In addition to ensuring
the applicant has the appropriate knowledge and skills to operate a
commercial motor vehicle, this rule would establish the minimum
information that must be on the CLP document and the electronic
driver's record. The rule would also establish maximum issuance and
renewal periods, establish a minimum age limit, address issues related
to a driver's State of Domicile, and incorporate previous
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regulatory guidance into the Federal regulations. This rule would also
address issues raised in the SAFE Port Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/09/08 73 FR 19282
NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/09/08 73 FR 32520
NPRM Comment Period End 06/09/08
Second NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/08
Final Rule 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Robert Redmond, Senior Transportation Specialist,
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5014
Email: robert.redmond@dot.gov
RIN: 2126-AB02
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Long-Term Actions
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
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428. [rplus]SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE FOR
MEXICO-DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES
Legal Authority: PL 107-87, sec 350; 49 USC 113; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC
31144; 49 USC 31502; 49 USC 504; 49 USC 5113; 49 USC 521(b)(5)(A)
Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and
compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety
fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18 months after
receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional
authority to operate in the United States. It also would establish
suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of
Registration and operating authority, and incorporate criteria to be
used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico-domiciled carriers exercise
basic safety management controls. The interim rule included
requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which are necessary
to comply with the FY-2002 DOT Appropriations Act. On January 16, 2003,
the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded this rule, along with two
other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full
environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean
Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit
and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare
the environmental documents. FMCSA originally planned to publish a
final rule by November 28, 2003. FMCSA will determine the next steps to
be taken after enactment of any pending legislation authorizing cross
border trucking.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/03/01 66 FR 22415
NPRM Comment Period End 07/02/01
Interim Final Rule 03/19/02 67 FR 12758
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/18/02
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/03/02
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
EIS 08/26/03 68 FR 51322
EIS Public Scoping Meetings 10/08/03 68 FR 58162
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dominick Spataro, Chief, Borders Division, Department
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 266-2995
Email: dom.spataro@dot.gov
RIN: 2126-AA35
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Completed Actions
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
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429. [rplus]CARGO INSURANCE FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE
Legal Authority: 49 USC 13906
Abstract: This final rule would eliminate the requirement for most for-
hire motor carriers of property and freight forwarders to maintain
cargo insurance in prescribed minimum amounts and file evidence of this
insurance with FMCSA. Household goods motor carriers and household
goods freight forwarders would continue to be subject to this cargo
insurance requirement. This rule was split from RIN 2126-AA22.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule 06/22/10 75 FR 35318
Final Rule Effective 03/21/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Brodie Mack, Lead Transportation Specialist, Department
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385-8045
Email: brodie.mac@dot.gov
RIN: 2126-AB21
BILLING CODE 4910--EX--S
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Final Rule Stage
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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430. [rplus]EJECTION MITIGATION
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 125 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2127-AK23
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Completed Actions
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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431. [rplus]PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY
STANDARDS MYS 2012-2016
Legal Authority: 49 USC 32902; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50
Abstract: This rulemaking would address Corporate Average Fuel Economy
(CAFE) standards for light trucks and passenger cars for model years
2012--2016. CAFE standards must be set at least 18 months prior to the
start of a model year.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/28/09 74 FR 49453
NPRM Comment Period End 11/27/09
Final Rule 05/07/10 75 FR 25324
Final Rule Effective 07/06/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Stephen Wood, Director, Rulemaking Division, Department
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Email: steve.wood@nhtsa.dot.gov
RIN: 2127-AK50
BILLING CODE 4910--59--S
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
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432. [rplus]HOURS OF SERVICE: PASSENGER TRAIN EMPLOYEES (RULEMAKING
RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 126 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2130-AC15
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