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. 

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 

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://www.dot.gov/regulations. Among other things, this website provides a 

report, updated monthly, on the status of the DOT significant rulemakings listed in the 

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda. 

 To help the Department achieve these goals and in accordance with Executive Order 

(EO) 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” (58 FR 51735; Oct. 4, 1993) and the 

Department’s Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; Feb. 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 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, 

beneficial, 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) decide 

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 

 An Office of Management and Budget memorandum, dated June 13, 2012, requires 

the format for this Agenda. 

 

 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.” One such example of this is the letters “SB,” “IC,” “SLT.” These 

refer to information used as part of our required reports on Retrospective Review of DOT 

rulemakings. A “Y” or an “N,” for yes and no, respectively, follow the letters to indicate 

whether or not a particular rulemaking would have effects on: small businesses (SB); 

information collections (IC); or State, local, or tribal (SLT) governments. 

 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. In response to 

Executive Order 13563 "Retrospective Review and Analysis of Existing Rules," we have 
prepared a retrospective review plan providing more detail on the process we use to 

conduct reviews of existing rules, including changes in response to Executive Order 

13563. We provided the public opportunities to comment at regulations.gov and 

IdeaScale on both our process and any existing DOT rules the public thought needed 

review. The plan and the results of our review can be found at 

http://www.dot.gov/regulations. 

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 

(sec. 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: November 2, 2012. 

NAME: 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 

Regulatory 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, 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—Richard Wong, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room E56-

308, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0675. 

SLSDC—Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 

13662; telephone (315) 764-3200. 

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 to permit its use. We are committed to 

continuing our reviews of existing rules and, if needed, will initiate rulemaking actions 

based on these reviews. 
In accordance with Executive Order 13563, ‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory 

Review,’’ issued by the President on January 18, 2011, the Department has added other 

elements to its review plan. The Department has decided to improve its plan by adding 

special oversight processes within the Department; encouraging effective and timely 

reviews, including providing additional guidance on particular problems that warrant 

review; and expanding opportunities for public participation. These new actions are in 

addition to the other steps described in this Appendix. 

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 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 to 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 is 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 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

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 
 Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules analyzed and summary of results 

49 CFR part 95—Advisory Committees 

• Section 610: The agency has determined that the rule does not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: The agency plans to remove part 95 because it has been made obsolete by 

other laws, regulations, and agency procedures. Removal of these regulations would be 

cost effective and impose no burdens. Since the regulations will be removed, a review 

for plain language is not necessary.

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 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 

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 3 (fall 2010) List of rules with ongoing analysis 

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 

Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules analyzed and summary of results 

14 CFR part 234—Airline Service Quality Performance Reports 

• Section 610: The agency has determined that the existing rule does not have a 

significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: The Department is anticipating proposing changes to the existing rule to 

expand the on-time performance “reporting carrier” pool to include smaller carriers to 

enable the Department to obtain and provide to the flying public a more complete picture 
of the performance of scheduled passenger service in general. Also, in July 2011, the 

Department proposed to change the way the Department computes mishandled baggage 

rates from mishandled baggage reports per domestic enplanement to mishandled bags 

per checked bags as the Department believes that the current matrix for comparing 

airline mishandled baggage information is outdated. OST’s plain language review 

indicates no need for substantial revision. 

14 CFR part 250—Oversales 

• Section 610: Certain elements of this existing rule impose requirements on certain 

small air carriers but the Department has determined that the economic impact is not 

significant. 

• General: The Department made some changes to this part in April 2008 and April 

2011. No additional changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and 

impose the least burden as all air carriers have control over the extent to which the rule 

impacts them because they control their own overbooking rates. OST’s plain language 

review indicates no need for substantial revision. 

14 CFR part 252—Smoking Aboard Aircraft 

• Section 610: The agency has determined that the existing rule does not have a 

significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: In September 2011, the Department proposed to change the existing rule 

to explicitly ban the smoking of electronic cigarettes on air carriers and foreign air carrier 

flights in scheduled intrastate, interstate and foreign air transportation. The Department 

is also considering banning smoking on charter flights with 19 or more passenger seats in 

part out of concern about the health effects of second hand smoke on flight attendants 
aboard such flights. Carriers that provide air transportation exclusively with aircraft that 

seat no more than 60 passenger seats are considered to be small entities. OST’s plain 

language review indicates no need for substantial revision. 

14 CFR part 253—Notice of Terms of Contract of Carriage 

• Section 610: The agency has determined that the existing rule does not have a 

significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: A minor change to a provision in this part regarding retroactive changes to 

contracts of carriage was finalized in 2009. No additional changes are needed. These 

regulations are cost effective. OST’s plain language review indicates no need for 

substantial revision. 

14 CFR part 254—Domestic Baggage Liability 

• Section 610: The agency has determined that the existing rule does not have a 

significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: The Department periodically raises the minimum limit on domestic baggage 

liability applicable to air carriers to reflect inflation. The Department anticipates adjusting 

the minimum limit of liability from the current amount of $3,300 announced by the 

Department in November 2008 to $3,400, to take into account the changes in consumer 

prices since the prior revision. This revision would affect only flight segments operated 

with large aircraft and other flight segments appearing on the same ticket as a largeaircraft segment. As a result, many operations of small entities, such as air taxis and 

many commuter air carriers, would not be covered by the rule. OST’s plain language 

review indicates no need for substantial revision. 
Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules with ongoing analysis 

14 CFR part 240—Inspection of Accounts and Property 

14 CFR part 241—Uniform System of Accounts and Reports for Large Certificated Air 

Carriers 

14 CFR part 243—Passenger Manifest Information 

14 CFR part 247—Direct Airport-to-Airport Mileage Records 

14 CFR part 248—Submission of Audit Reports 

14 CFR part 249—Preservation of Air Carrier Records 

Year 5 (fall 2012) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year 

14 CFR part 255—Airline Computer Reservations Systems 

14 CFR part 256—Reserved] 

14 CFR part 271—Guidelines for Subsidizing Air Carriers Providing Essential Air 

Transportation 

14 CFR part 272—Essential Air Service to the Freely Associated States 

14 CFR part 291—Cargo Operations in Interstate Air Transportation 

14 CFR part 292—International Cargo Transportation 

14 CFR part 293—International Passenger Transportation 

14 CFR part 294—Canadian Charter Air Taxi Operators 

14 CFR part 296—Indirect Air Transportation of Property 

14 CFR part 297—Foreign Air Freight Forwarders and Foreign Cooperative Shippers 

Associations 

14 CFR part 298—Exemptions for Air Taxi and Commuter Air Carrier Operations 

Year 5 (fall 2012) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results 

14 CFR part 257—Disclosure of Code-Sharing Arrangements and Long-Term Wet 

Leases 
• Section 610: The agency has determined that the existing rule does not have a 

significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: The Department is anticipating proposing changes to the existing rule to 

codify the requirements in a statute (49 U.S.C. 41712(c)) and the Department’s 

enforcement policy with respect to website disclosure of code-share and long term wet 

lease arrangements. OST’s plain language review indicates no need for substantial 

revision. 

14 CFR part 258—Disclosure of Change-of-Gauge Services 

• Section 610: The agency has determined that the rule does not have a significant 

effect on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose 

the least burden. OST’s plain language review indicates no need for substantial revision. 

14 CFR part 259—Enhanced Protections for Airline Passengers 

• Section 610: This rule imposes requirements on small air carriers but the 

Department believes that the economic impact will not be significant 

• General: The Department is anticipating proposing changes to the existing rule to 

require comfortable cabin temperatures when there is a lengthy tarmac delay and to 

require a marketing carrier provide assistance to its code-share partner when a flight 

operated by the code share partner experiences a lengthy tarmac delay. OST’s plain 

language review indicates no need for substantial revision. 
Federal Aviation Administration 

Section 610 Review Plan 

 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 SEIOSNOSE. 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 Regulations to be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

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 

Year 5 (2012) List of rules analyzed and summary of results 

14 CFR part 17—Procedures for Protests and Contract Disputes 

• 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 21—Certification Procedures for Products and Parts 

• 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 23—Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter 

Category Airplanes 

• 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 25—Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes 

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found that 

the SEISNOSE no longer exists. 

• 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 26—Continued Airworthiness and Safety Improvements for Transport 

Category Airplanes 

• 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 27—Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft 

• 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 29—Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Rotorcraft 

• 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 31—Airworthiness Standards: Manned Free Balloons 

• 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 33—Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines 

• 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 6 (2013) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year 

14 CFR part 34—Fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements for turbine engine 

powered airplanes 
14 CFR part 35—Airworthiness standards: Propellers 

14 CFR part 36—Noise standards: Aircraft type and airworthiness certification 

14 CFR part 39—Airworthiness directives 

14 CFR part 400—Basis and scope 

14 CFR part 401—Organization and definitions 

14 CFR part 404—Regulations and licensing requirements 

14 CFR part 405—Investigations and enforcement 

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

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 
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 4 (fall 2011) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results 

23 CFR part 500—Management and Monitoring Systems 

• 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 5 (fall 2012) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next year 

23 CFR part 620—Engineering 

23 CFR part 625—Design Standards for Highways 
23 CFR part 626—Pavement Policy 

23 CFR part 627—Value Engineering 

23 CFR part 630—Preconstruction Procedures 

23 CFR part 633—Required Contract Provisions 

23 CFR part 635—Construction and Maintenance 

23 CFR part 636—Design-build Contracting 

23 CFR part 637—Construction Inspection and Approval 

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis Year Review Year 

1 49 CFR part 372, subpart A 2008 2009 

2 49 CFR part 386 2009 2010 

3 49 CFR parts 325 and 390 (General) 2010 2011 

4 49 CFR parts 390 (Small PassengerCarrying Vehicles), 391 to 393 and 396 

to 399 

2011 2012 

5 49 CFR parts 387 2012 2013 

6 49 CFR parts 356, 367, 369 to 371, 

372 (subparts B and 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 2016 2017 

10 49 CFR part 395 2017 2018 
Year 1 (Fall 2008) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results 

49 CFR part 372—Exemptions from the operating authority regulations applicable to forhire motor carriers 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected. 

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations provide exemptions from the 

requirements for certain for-hire motor carriers to apply for operating authority from 

FMCSA. The regulations reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses by enabling 

certain for-hire carriers to conduct business without being required to apply for operating 

authority. The regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. FMCSA’s 

plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantive revision. 

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 a SEIOSNOSE, as a significant number of small entities may 

be affected by legal fees and safety consultants’ fees associated with preparing an 

adequate response to FMCSA notices of claims and notices of violations and the 

submission of corrective action plans following an unsuccessful new entrant audit or 

compliance review. It was found that the cost for legal representation and other costs 

for a formal hearing to appeal a decision may have a significant impact on small firms. 

However, these proceedings would only come about if the regulated entity failed to 

comply with applicable Federal regulations and FMCSA initiated enforcement action as a 

result of non-compliance. 

 Subpart D, “General Rules and Hearings,” addresses rules and procedures for the 

conduct of formal hearings. The principal economic impact of part 386 is the cost to a 
small firm of defending itself under these procedures. However, as noted above, carriers 

that achieve compliance with FMCSA’s commercial and safety regulations would not be 

subject to enforcement actions and therefore would not undergo such procedures. 

• General: The Agency considered whether the rules of practice impose unnecessary 

burdens on small businesses that undergo enforcement actions as a result of noncompliance with the Agency’s commercial and safety regulations. The Agency 

concluded that the rules of practice do not impose unnecessary burdens on such 

businesses when they achieve compliance with the applicable safety and hazardous 

materials regulations. 

Year 3 (Fall 2010) List of Rules with Ongoing Analysis 

49 CFR part 325—Compliance with Interstate Motor Carrier Noise Emission 

49 FR part 390 — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, General 

• This rule was moved up from Year 4 as a result of the Department’s Retrospective 

Regulatory Review. 

Year 4 (Fall 2011) List of Rules with Ongoing Analysis 

49 CFR part 391—Driver Qualifications 

49 CFR part 392—Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles 

49 CFR part 393—Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation 

49 CFR part 396—Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Commercial Motor Vehicles 

49 CFR part 397—Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and Parking Rules 

49 CFR part 398—Transportation of Migrant Workers 

49 CFR part 399—Employee Safety and Health Standards 
Year 5 (Fall 2012) List of Rule(s) That Will Be Analyzed This Year 

49 CFR part 387—Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers 

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

1 

49 CFR parts 571.223 through 571.500, and parts 

575 and 579 2008 2009 

2 23 CFR parts 1200 through 1300 2009 2010 

3 49 CFR parts 501 through 526 and 571.213 2010 2011 

4 

49 CFR parts 571.131, 571.217, 571.220, 571.221, 

and 571.222 2011 2012 

5 

49 CFR parts 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 parts 571.111 through 571.129 and parts 

580 through 588 2014 2015 

8 49 CFR parts 571.201 through 571.212 2015 2016 

9 

49 CFR parts 571.214 through 571.219, except 

571.217 2016 2017 
10 

49 CFR parts 591 through 595 and new parts and 

subparts 2017 2018 

Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results 

49 CFR part 571.131—School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. 

• 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. 

49 CFR part 571.217—Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. 

• 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. 

49 CFR part 571.220—School Bus Rollover Protection 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. 

• 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. 

49 CFR part 571.221—School Bus Body Joint Strength 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. 
• 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. 

49 CFR part 571.222—School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. 

• 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 5 (fall 2012) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next year 

49 CFR part 571.101—Controls and Displays 

49 CFR part 571.102—Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and 

Transmission Braking Effect 

49 CFR part 571.103—Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems 

49 CFR part 571.104—Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems 

49 CFR part 571.105—Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems 

49 CFR part 571.106—Brake Hoses 

49 CFR part 571.107—Reserved] 

49 CFR part 571.108—Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment 

49 CFR part 571.109—New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires 

49 CFR part 571.110—Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle 

Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 

Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less 

49 CFR part 571.135—Light Vehicle Brake Systems 

49 CFR part 571.138—Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems 
49 CFR part 571.139—New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles 

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

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 

Year 4 (Fall 2011) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results 

49 FR part 219—Control of Alcohol and Drug Use 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. 

• General: No changes are needed. This rule is cost effective and imposes the least 

burden. FRA’s plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial 

revision. 
Year 5 (Fall 2012) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during next year 

49 CFR part 218—Control of alcohol and drug use 

49 CFR part 221—Rear End Marking Device Passenger, Commuter and Freight Trains 

49 CFR part 241—United States Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States 

Rail Operations. 

49 CFR part 244—Regulations on Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad 

Consolidations, Mergers, and Acquisitions of Control 

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

 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 
Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules analyzed and summary of results 

49 CFR part 605—School Bus Operations 

• Section 610: The agency has determined that the rule does not have a significant 

effect on a substantial number of small entities. 

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose 

the least burden. FTA’s plain language review indicates no need for substantial revision..

Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules with ongoing analysis 

49 CFR part 609—Transportation for Elderly and Handicapped Persons 

Year 5 (fall 2012) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during the next year 

49 CFR part 613—Planning Assistance and Standards 

49 CFR part 614—Transportation Infrastructure Management 

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis Year Review Year 

1 46 CFR parts 201 through 205 2008 2009 

2 46 CFR parts 221 through 232 2009 2010 

3 46 CFR parts 249 through 296 2010 2011 

4 46 CFR parts 221, 298, 308, 2011 2012 
and 309 

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 

Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules with ongoing analysis 

46 CFR part 381—Cargo Preference—U.S.-Flag Vessels 

46 CFR part 383—Cargo Preference—Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement 

& Collection of Civil Penalties 

46 CFR part 221—Foreign Transfer Regulations 

46 CFR part 249—Approval of Underwriters for Marine Hull Insurance 

46 CFR part 272—Requirements and Procedures for Conducting Condition Surveys and 

Administering Maintenance and Repair Subsidy 

46 CFR part 287—Establishment of Construction Reserve Funds 

46 CFR part 295—Maritime Security Program (MSP) 

46 CFR part 296—Maritime Security Program (MSP) 

Year 5 (2012) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next year 

46 CFR part 307—Mandatory Position Report System for Vessels 

46 CFR part 308—War Risk Insurance 

46 CFR part 309—War Risk Ship Valuation
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (PHMSA) 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

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 

Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results 

49 CFR section 171.15—Immediate Notice Of Certain Hazardous Materials Incidents 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. Annually fewer than 100 small entities are 

required to file a report telephonic report. Therefore, though some small entities may be 

affected the economic impact on small entities will not be significant. 

• General: This rule prescribes requirements for the immediate notice of certain 

hazardous materials incidents by telephone to the National Response Center (NRC). 

The primary function of the National Response Center is to serve as the sole national 
point of contact for reporting all oil, chemical, radiological, biological, and etiological 

discharges into the environment anywhere in the United States and its territories. In 

addition to gathering and distributing spill data for Federal On-Scene Coordinators and 

serving as the communications and operations center for the National Response Team, 

the NRC maintains agreements with a variety of Federal entities to make additional 

notifications regarding incidents meeting established trigger criteria. Section 171.15(b) 

establishes the trigger criteria for a reportable hazardous materials incident. PHMSA’s 

plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision. 

49 CFR section 171.16—Detailed Hazardous Materials Incident Reports 

• Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. Based on a review of detailed incident 

reports PHMSA found that only 3 percent of the nearly 15,000 incidents reports submitted 

in FY2011 were filed by small entities. Therefore, though some small entities may be 

affected the economic impact on small entities will not be significant. 

• General: This rule prescribes requirements for detailed hazardous materials incident 

reports. PHMSA relies on this data and information to evaluate the effectiveness of the 

existing regulations; determine the need for regulatory changes to cover changing 

transportation safety problems; and identify major problem areas that should receive 

priority attention. In addition, both government and industry use this information to chart 

trends, identify problems and training inadequacies, evaluate packaging, and assess 

ways to reduce hazardous materials releases. In FY2011 PHMSA accepted two petitions 

for rulemaking (P-1562; PHMSA-2010-0207 and P-1566; PHMSA-2010-0225) that 

request revisions to the incident reporting requirements. As a result of these petitions, 

PHMSA is currently conducting research to evaluate the effectiveness of the 

requirements for detailed hazardous materials incident reporting in section 171.16. 

PHMSA concluded this study in FY2012. Based on the results of the study PHMSA is 
considering regulatory action to address its findings, the petitions, and simplify the 

incident reporting process. PHMSA’s plain language review of this rule indicates no need 

for substantial revision. 

Year 5 (fall 2012) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next year 

49 CFR part 106—Rulemaking Procedures 

49 CFR part 107—Hazardous Materials Program Procedures 

49 CFR part 171—General Information, Regulations, and Definitions 

49 CFR part 190—Pipeline Safety Programs and Rulemaking Procedures 

49 CFR part 195—Transportation of Hazardous liquids by Pipeline 

RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION (RITA) 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

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 

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 3 (fall 2010) List of rules with ongoing analysis 

14 CFR part 298 subpart f—Exemptions for Air Taxi and Commuter Air Carrier 

Operations—Reporting Requirements 

Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules with ongoing analysis 14 CFR part 241, section 19-7— 

Passenger Origin-Destination Survey 

Year 5 (fall 2012) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next year 

14 CFR part 291—Caro Operations in Interstate Air Transportation 

SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS 

Year Regulations To Be Reviewed 

Analysis 

Year 

Review 

Year 

1 33 CFR parts 401 through 403 2008 2009 
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
The 232 Regulatory Agendas

Office of the Secretary - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Disclosure to Consumers Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Services 2105-AD66

Incidents Involving Death, Loss, or Injury of Animals 2105-AE07

Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections III 2105-AE11

Carrier-Supplied Medical Oxygen, Accessible In-Flight Entertainment Systems, Service Animals, and Accessible

Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft 2105-AE12

Office of the Secretary - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Prioritization and Allocation Authority Exercised By the Secretary of Transportation Under the Defense Production Act 2105-AD83

Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an Aircraft 2105-AD87

Accessibility of Airports 2105-AD91

Accessibility of Carrier Websites and Ticket Kiosks 2105-AD96

Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes On Commercial Aircraft 2105-AE06

Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Reasonable Modification 2105-AE15

Office of the Secretary - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Protection of Sensitive Security Information 2105-AD59

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE Program Improvements, Phase 2) (RRR) 2105-AE08

Office of the Secretary - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Maintenance of and Access to Records Pertaining to Individuals 2105-AD85

Program Improvements for Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 2105-AE10

Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: 6-aceytlmorphine (6-AM) Testing 2105-AE14

Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties 2105-AE19

Federal Aviation Administration - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States 2120-AK09

Federal Aviation Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Air Carrier Contract Maintenance Requirements 2120-AJ33

Airport Safety Management System 2120-AJ38

Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 2120-AJ60

Flight Crewmember Mentoring, Leadership and Professional Development (HR 5900) 2120-AJ87
Slot Management and Transparency for LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty

International Airport 2120-AJ89

Effective Tether System (Tether Rule) 2120-AJ90

Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) (RRR) 2120-AJ94

System Safety Assessment 2120-AJ99

Public Risk Criteria for Launch and Reentry (Risk Rule) 2120-AK06

Minimum Altitudes for Use of Autopilots (RRR) 2120-AK11

Harmonization of Airworthiness Standards-Gust and Maneuver Load Requirements 2120-AK12

Harmonization of Airworthiness Standards--Miscellaneous Structures Requirements 2120-AK13

Requirements for Chemical Oxygen Generators Installed on Transport Category Airplanes (Chemical Oxygen Standards) 2120-AK14

Federal Aviation Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Instrument Flight Rules 2120-AA63

Airworthiness Directives 2120-AA64

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures 2120-AA65

Airspace Actions 2120-AA66

Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers 2120-AJ00

Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions 2120-AJ34

Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments 2120-AJ53

Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements 2120-AJ58

Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements (Formerly First Officer Qualification Requirements) (HR 5900) 2120-AJ67

Safety Management Systems for Certificate Holders 2120-AJ86

Propeller Critical Parts Integrity 35.16 2120-AJ88

Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings (RRR) 2120-AJ97

Combined Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs for Operators Conducting Commercial Air Tours (RRR) 2120-AK01

Exhaust Emissions Standards for New Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines and Identification Plate for Aircraft Engines (NOx

Emissions Rule Update) 2120-AK15

Type Certification Procedures for Changed Products 2120-AK19

Lavatory Oxygen Systems 2120-AK21

Requirements for Pilot Certificates, Recent Pilot in Command Experience, and Flight Reviews 2120-AK23

Terminating Operations of Jets of Weights At or Less Than 75,000 lbs. and Not Stage 3 Noise Compliant

(Reauthorization) 2120-AK25

Federal Aviation Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates 2120-AJ42

Repair Stations 2120-AJ61

Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan 2120-AJ69

Regulation of Flight Operations Conducted by Alaska Guide Pilots 2120-AJ78

Exiting Icing 2120-AJ95

Stage 3 Helicopter Noise Certification Standards 2120-AJ96

Prohibition of Tail End Ferry (Reauthorization) 2120-AK22

Federal Aviation Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Explosive Siting Requirements 2120-AJ73

Requiring the Use of the New York North Shore Route for Helicopters 2120-AJ75

Landing Gear Mechanism and Pilot Compartment View 2120-AJ80

Clarification on Reciprocal Waivers of Claims for Multiple-Customer Commercial Space Launch and Reentry 2120-AJ85
Pilot Loading of Aeronautical Database Upgrades 2120-AJ91

Lavatory Oxygen Systems 2120-AJ92

Engineering Related Changes 2120-AJ98

Medical Certificate Endorsement Issue (RRR) 2120-AK00

Part 135 Airport Minimums 2120-AK02

CAT III Definitions (RRR) 2120-AK03

Production and Airworthiness Certification 2120-AK04

Orbital Debris Mitigation Requirements 2120-AK05

Operations in Class D Airspace; Amendment of Taxi Clearance Language--Taxi To Removal (RRR) 2120-AK10

Voluntary Licensing of Amateur Rocket Operations (Voluntary Licensing) 2120-AK16

Use of Additional Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices on Board Aircraft 2120-AK18

Federal Highway Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

National Tunnel Inspection Standards 2125-AF24

Administration of Engineering and Design Related Service Contracts (RRR) 2125-AF44

Environmental Impact and Related Procedures 2125-AF46

Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program 2125-AF50

Highway Worker Safety 2125-AF51

Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning 2125-AF52

Federal Highway Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Construction and Maintenance--Culvert Pipe Selection 2125-AF47

Federal Highway Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Environmental Impact and Related Procedures 2125-AF48

National Goals and Performance Management Measures 2125-AF49

Federal Highway Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Value Engineering 2125-AF40

National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and

Highways; Engineering Judgments (RRR) 2125-AF41

National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and

Highways; Compliance Dates Revision (RRR) 2125-AF43

Size and Weight Technical Correction 2125-AF45

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard 2126-AA95

Carrier Safety Fitness Determination 2126-AB11

Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse 2126-AB18

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting Documents 2126-AB20

Medical Examiner's Certification Integration 2126-AB40

Patterns of Safety Violations by Motor Carrier Management 2126-AB42
Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers 2126-AB44

Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report (RRR) 2126-AB46

Electronic Signatures (E-Signatures) (RRR) 2126-AB47

Prohibition of Coercion 2126-AB57

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Unified Registration System 2126-AA22

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety 2126-AB04

Self Reporting of Out-of-State Convictions (RRR) 2126-AB43

Transportation of Agricultural Commodities 2126-AB58

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations 2126-AB06

New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act

of 1999 2126-AB17

Elimination of Redundant Maintenance Rule (RRR) 2126-AB49

MAP-21 Enhancements to the Unified Registration System 2126-AB56

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 2126-AA97

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operations; Brakes; Adjustment Limits. 2126-AB28

Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report for Intermodal Equipment (RRR) 2126-AB34

Harmonizing Schedule I Drug Requirements 2126-AB35

Amendment to Agency Rules of Practice 2126-AB38

Record Retention Requirements for Household Goods Motor Carriers 2126-AB41

Removal of a Final Rule; Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance 2126-AB45

Recission of Quarterly Financial Reporting Requirements (RRR) 2126-AB48

Unsatisfactory Safety Rating; Revocation of Operating Authority; Technical Amendments 2126-AB50

Released Rates of Motor Carriers of Household Goods 2126-AB51

Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce; Consumer Protection Regulations (RRR) 2126-AB52

Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards; Gross Combination Weight Rating

(GCWR) 2126-AB53

General Technical Amendments (RRR) 2126-AB54

Rescission of 10-Day Agency Discretionary Period in Assigning Unsatisfactory Safety Ratings (RRR) 2126-AB55

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Early Warning Reporting and Foreign Defect Reporting Regulation 2127-AK72

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Badging and Fuel Compartment Labels on Alternative Fuel Usage 2127-AK75

Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information - Part 2 2127-AK76

Mandatory Event Data Recorder Requirements 2127-AK86

Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters 2127-AK92

Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 2127-AK93

Establish Side Impact Performance Requirements for Child Restraint Systems 2127-AK95

Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity 2127-AK96
FMVSS No. 218 and Enforcement Policy Concerning Novelty Helmets 2127-AL01

Q3s 3-Year-Old Side Impact Dummy 2127-AL04

Importation of Motor Vehicles Not Originally Manufactured to Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 2127-AL06

Amendment to Part 543; Technical Performance Requirements for Immobilizer Devices 2127-AL08

Consumer Information on Fuel Economy, Emissions, and Alternative Fuel Usage 2127-AL12

Amend Definition of Motorcycle to Exclude Enclosed 3-Wheeled Passenger Vehicles 2127-AL15

Make Inoperative Exemptions, Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People With Disabilities, from FMVSS No. 226 2127-AL17

FMVSS No. 225--Upgrade of LATCH Usability Requirements 2127-AL20

Rapid Tire Deflation Test in FMVSS No. 110 (RRR) 2127-AL24

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" 2127-AL27

Lamps and Reflective Devices for Agricultural Equipment 2127-AL28

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

T-Type Temporary Spare Tire Physical Dimensions Test Inflation Pressure 2127-AK42

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors 2127-AK43

Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208 2127-AK56

Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles 2127-AK97

FMVSS No. 121, Air Brake Systems; Response to Petition for Reconsideration 2127-AL11

Response to Petitions for Reconsideration, Designated Seating Position and Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages 2127-AL13

Part 567 - Certification Authorized By 49 U.S.C. 30115 2127-AL18

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Matters Incorporated by Reference Reconsideration 2127-AL25

Repeal of Insurance Reports and Information (Insurer Reporting Requirements) 2127-AL26

State Graduated Driver Licensing Incentive Grant 2127-AL29

Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs 2127-AL30

Corrections and Minor Revisions to the MY 2014-2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency

Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles 2127-AL31

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

FMVSS No. 124, Accelerator Control Systems Upgrade 2127-AK18

FMVSS 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention, Keyless Ignition Systems 2127-AK88

Pedestrian Safety Global Technical Regulation (RRR) 2127-AK98

FMVSS No. 205, Glazing Materials, GTR (RRR) 2127-AL03

Amend FMVSS No. 210 to Incorporate the Use of a New Force Application Device (RRR) 2127-AL05

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Subpart T Hybrid III-10C Dummy, 10-Year-Old Child 2127-AJ49

FMVSS No. 403 Platform Lift Systems Control Lighting, Illumination and Testing Requirements 2127-AJ93

Amend Appendix D (Track Charges) of NHTSA's Consumer Information Regulations on Uniform Tire Quality Grading 2127-AK06

Deregulation of FMVSS No. 219, Windshield Zone Intrusion 2127-AK13

FMVSS No. 122 Motorcycle Brake Systems Upgrade 2127-AK16

FMVSS No. 217, Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release 2127-AK20

Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2017 and Beyond 2127-AK79

Tire Fuel Efficiency Petitions for Reconsideration 2127-AK83

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Matters Incorporated by Reference 2127-AK89

Federal Motor Vehicle Standard No. 108; Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment--Color Boundaries

(RRR) 2127-AK99
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection 2127-AL07

Periodic Adjustment to Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141 2127-AL09

FMVSS No. 213--Expanding the Applicability of the Standard and Incorporating the Hybrid III 10-Year-Old Test Dummy 2127-AL10

Response to Petitions for Reconsideration--Event Data Recorders (Third Reconsideration) 2127-AL14

Civil Penalties 2012 2127-AL16

Amend Make Inoperative Exemptions, Subpart B--Retrofit On-Off Switch Sunset Extension 2127-AL19

2013 Light Duty Truck Lines Subject to the Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Standard and Exempted

Vehicle Lines for Model Year 2013 2127-AL21

Insurer Reporting Requirements--Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Insurer Reports 2127-AL22

Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use 2127-AL23

Federal Railroad Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Critical Incident Stress Plan; "Critical Incident" Definition 2130-AC00

Risk Reduction Program (RRR) 2130-AC11

Positive Train Control Systems: De Minimis Exception, Yard Movements, En Route Failures; Miscellaneous Grade

Crossing/Signal and Train Control Amendments (RRR) 2130-AC32

Federal Railroad Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Roadway Worker Protection; Miscellaneous Revisions 2130-AB89

Training Standards for Railroad Employees (RRR) 2130-AC06

Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations (RRR) 2130-AC09

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (RRR) 2130-AC14

Passenger Train Emergency Systems; Doors, Emergency Lighting, Emergency Signage and Markings for Egress and

Access, and Low-Location Emergency Exit Path Marking; Miscellaneous Amendments 2130-AC22

Amendments Expanding the Drug Panel for FRA Post-Accident Toxicological Testing 2130-AC24

Track Safety Standards: Improving Rail Integrity (RRR) 2130-AC28

Railroad System Safety Program 2130-AC31

Revisions to Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations 2130-AC33

Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration 2130-AC37

Telephonic Notification at Grade Crossings--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration 2130-AC38

Locomotive Safety Standards Amendments--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration 2130-AC39

Federal Railroad Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Grade Crossing--Telephone Services 2130-AC12

Locomotive Safety Standards Amendments (RRR) 2130-AC16

Positive Train Control Systems Amendments (RRR) 2130-AC27

Track Safety Standards; Concrete Crossties--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration 2130-AC35

Conductor Certification--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration 2130-AC36

Federal Transit Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Environmental Impact and Related Procedures 2132-AB04

Federal Transit Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number
Bus Testing: Updating Testing Procedures 2132-AB01

Major Capital Investment Projects (RRR) 2132-AB02

Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (RRR) 2132-AB03

Federal Transit Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Capital Project Management 2132-AA92

Environmental Impact and Related Procedures 2132-AB05

Maritime Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and Shippers Having Responsibility To Provide a Preference

for U.S.-Flag Vessels in the Shipment of Cargoes on Ocean Vessels (RRR) 2133-AB74

Maritime Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Administrative Claims,(RRR) 2133-AB79

Operating Differential Subsidy and Construction Differential Subsidy Programs (RRR) 2133-AB80

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics (RRR) 2137-AE81

Hazardous Materials: Rail Petitions and Recommendations to Improve the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation

(RRR) 2137-AE91

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Pipeline Safety: Safety of On-Shore Liquid Hazardous Pipelines 2137-AE66

Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Fireworks Approvals (RRR) 2137-AE70

Pipeline Safety: Excess Flow Valves In Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences in Gas Distribution Systems 2137-AE71

Pipeline Safety: Gas Transmission (RRR) 2137-AE72

Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Pressure Vessel Requirements (DOT Spec Cylinders) (RRR) 2137-AE80

Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Special Permits and Competent Authorities Into the HMR (RRR) 2137-AE82

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments

(RRR) 2137-AE85

Hazardous Materials: Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Bulk Explosives (RRR) 2137-AE86

Pipeline Safety: Standards for Conducting Condition Assessments of In-Service Pipelines 2137-AE88

Pipeline Safety: Changes to the National Pipeline Mapping System Data Collection and Standards 2137-AE89

Pipeline Safety: Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Reauthorization and Petitions for Rulemaking (RRR) 2137-AE94

Hazardous Materials: Resumption of Transportation 2137-AE98

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Pipeline Safety: Enforcement of State Excavation Damage Laws 2137-AE43

Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries 2137-AE44

Pipeline Safety: Miscellaneous Amendments to the Pipeline Safety Regulations 2137-AE59

Hazardous Materials: Approval and Communication Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Air Bag Inflators, Air 2137-AE62
Bag Modules, and Seat-Belt Pretensioners (RRR)

Hazardous Materials: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing; Safe Clearance 2137-AE69

Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments (RRR) 2137-AE78

Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments; Petitions for Rulemaking (RRR) 2137-AE79

Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the UN Recommendations, IMDG Code, and ICAO Technical Instructions,

Response to Appeals; Clarifications; Corrections 2137-AE83

Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards (RRR) 2137-AE87

Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Safety Enforcement and Regulatory Procedures 2137-AE92

Hazardous Materials: Temporary Reduction of Registration Fees 2137-AE95

Hazardous Materials: Penalty Action Guidelines Update 2137-AE96

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Hazardous Materials; Combination Packages Containing Liquids Intended for Transport by Aircraft 2137-AE32

Hazardous Materials: Combustible Liquids 2137-AE52

Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Rail Special Permits Into the Hazardous Materials Regulations 2137-AE55

Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries 2137-AE68

Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments; Response to Appeals and Corrections 2137-AE84

Hazardous Materials: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications (RRR) 2137-AE90

Research and Innovative Technologies Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenues 2139-AA13

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AD66

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Title: Disclosure to Consumers Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Services

Abstract: This rulemaking would create a class of indirect air carriers called air charter brokers to provide indirect air

transportation of passengers aboard small and large aircraft, pursuant to single entity charter contracts. This rulemaking would

grant air charter brokers authority to hold out, sell, and arrange single entity charter air transportation by exempting them from

certain provisions of Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the United States Code, provided they comply with the provisions of this rule.

These provisions would include a prohibition on air charter brokers holding out in a manner that could induce a reasonable

person to think that they are direct air carriers. It would also require that air charter brokers contract only with duly authorized

direct air carriers.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 298 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 329; 49 USC chs 401, 411, and 417; 49 USC 106(g), chs 447 and 451

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 01/26/2007 72 FR 3773 

ANPRM Comment Period End 03/27/2007 

NPRM 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE07

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Title: Incidents Involving Death, Loss, or Injury of Animals

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the existing reporting requirements in 14 CFR 234.13 concerning the loss, injury, or

death of an animal during air transport. Under the existing rule, "animal" means any warm or cold blooded animal which, at the

time of transportation, is being kept as a pet in a family household in the United States. This rulemaking would expand the

definition of animal to also include all cats and dogs transported by an air carrier, regardless of whether or not it is a kept as a

pet in a family household. In addition, the existing rule applies to air carrier that account for 1% or more of domestic scheduledservice passenger revenues. The rulemaking would expand this to all US carriers that operate scheduled service with at least

one aircraft with a design capacity of more than 60 seats.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 234.13 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41721

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/29/2012 77 FR 38747 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/28/2012 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 09/04/2012 77 FR 53779 

End of Extended Comment Period 09/27/2012 

Analyzing Comments 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2105-AD48; Related to 2120-

AH55; Related to 2120-AH69

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE11

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Title: Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections III

Abstract: This rulemaking would address the following issues: (1) whether the Department should require a marketing carrier

to provide assistance to its code-share partner when a flight operated by the code-share partner experiences a lengthy tarmac

delay; (2) whether the Department should enhance disclosure requirements on code-share operations, including requiring ontime performance data, reporting of certain data code-share operations, and codifying the statutory amendment of 49 U.S.C.
41712(c) regarding Web site schedule disclosure of code-share operations; (3) whether the Department should expand the ontime performance "reporting carrier" pool to include smaller carriers; (4) whether the Department should require travel agents to

adopt minimum customer service standards in relation to the sale of air transportation; (5) whether the Department should

require ticket agents to disclose the carriers whose tickets they sell or do not sell and information regarding any incentive

payments they receive in connection with the sale of air transportation; (6) whether the Department should require ticket agents

to disclose any preferential display of individual fares or carriers in the ticket agent's Internet displays; (7) whether the

Department should require additional or special disclosures regarding certain substantial fees, e.g., oversize or overweight

baggage fees; (8) whether the Department should prohibit post-purchase price increase for all services and products not

purchased with the ticket or whether it is sufficient to prohibit post-purchase prices increases for baggage charges that

traditionally have been included in the ticket price; and (9) whether the Department should require that ancillary fees be

displayed through all sale channels.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 244; 14 CFR 250; 14 CFR 253; 14 CFR 259; 14 CFR 399 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41712; 49 USC 40101;49 USC 41702

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Supplemental NPRM 05/00/2013 

Additional Information: Final Rule issued on April 25, 2011 (76 FR 23110, RIN 2105-AD92). Committed in Final Rule to

address GDS issue in SNPRM.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2105-AD72; Related to 2105-AD92

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE12

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Title: Carrier-Supplied Medical Oxygen, Accessible In-Flight Entertainment Systems, Service Animals, and Accessible

Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft

Abstract: This is the second of two supplemental notices of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to follow-up on air travel

accessibility issues discussed in the preamble of the 2008 final Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) rule but deferred for final decision

to a later rulemaking. (The first SNPRM is RIN 2105-AD96.) This rulemaking action would consider (1) whether there are safetyrelated reasons for excluding service animals other than dogs that may be specific to foreign carriers; (2) whether carriers

should be required to supply in-flight medical oxygen for a fee to passengers who require it to access air transportation; (3)

whether providing accessible in-flight entertainment to passengers with disabilities is technically and economically feasible; (4)

whether certain changes should be made to provisions allowing carriers to require medical documentation and 48 hours

advance notice from users of emotional support and psychiatric service animals; and (5) whether carriers should be required to

report to the Department annually the number of requests for wheelchair assistance they receive. The rulemaking would also

seek public comment on the feasibility of requiring accessible lavatories on certain single-aisle aircraft, expanding the

applicability of certain required seating accommodations, and clarifications of certain requirements pertaining to the carriage of

service animals.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 
Legal Authority: 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 41712; 49 USC 47105

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Supplemental NPRM 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Split From 2105-AD96

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AD83

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Title: Prioritization and Allocation Authority Exercised By the Secretary of Transportation Under the Defense Production Act

Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify the prioritization and allocation authorities exercised by the Secretary of Transportation

under the Defense Production Act (DPA). The DPA is the President ́s primary authority to ensure timely availability of private

sector resources for national defense. In addition to military and energy activities, the definition of "national defense" includes

emergency preparedness activities conducted pursuant to Title VI of The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency

Assistance Act and the protection and restoration of critical infrastructure. Under Title I of the DPA, the President has the

authority to require the acceptance and prioritization of contracts and orders -- and to allocate materials, services, and facilities -

- in support of the national defense. Under Section 201 of Executive Order 12919, the President has delegated these

prioritization and allocation authorities to the Secretary of Transportation for all forms of civil transportation. In the 2009 DPA

reauthorization legislation, Congress mandated that each Federal agency with delegated authority under Title I of the DPA

develop final rules that establish standards and procedures for implementing its delegated authority in emergency and

nonemergency conditions. Additionally, Congress mandated that, to the extent practicable, the rules be consistent and unified.

DOT is part of an interagency working group, along with the other delegated agencies, that is developing consistent unified

rules.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 33 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Defense Production Act of 1950; 50 USC App sec 2061 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final rule 06/27/2010 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/15/2011 76 FR 8675 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/17/2011 

Final Rule; With a Request for Comments 10/01/2012 77 FR 59793 

Final Rule; Comment Period End 10/31/2012 

Final Rule Effective 11/30/2012 

Final Rule: Confirmation of Effective Date 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Donna O'Berry 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-6136 

E-Mail: donna.oberry@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AD87

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Title: Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an Aircraft

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.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41705

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/03/2011 76 FR 32107 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/2011 

Final Rule 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AD91

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Title: Accessibility of Airports

Abstract: The rulemaking would include new provisions related to service animal relief areas and closed captioning of

televisions and audio-visual displays for airports that mirror the new requirements applicable to airlines set forth in the amended

14 CFR Part 382. It would also reorganize the provision in 49 CFR Part 27 regarding lifts used to transfer disabled passengers

to and from the tarmac.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/29/2011 76 FR 60426 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/28/2011 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AD96

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Title: Accessibility of Carrier Websites and Ticket Kiosks

Abstract: This is the first of two supplemental notices of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to follow-up on air travel accessibility

issues discussed in the preamble of the 2008 final Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) rule but deferred for final decision to a later

rulemaking. (The second SNPRM is RIN 2105-AE12.) This rulemaking action would consider: (1) whether carriers should be

required to make Web sites they operate and on which their agents sell airport transportation on their behalf accessible to

people with disabilities; and (2) whether automated kiosks operated by carriers at U.S. airports should be required to be

accessible.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 47105; 49 USC 41712

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

SNPRM: Extension of Comment Period & Clarification of Proposed

Rule 11/21/2011 76 FR 71914 

SNPRM Comment Period End 11/25/2011 

Supplemental NPRM 11/26/2011 76 FR 59307 

SNPRM: Extended Comment Period End 01/09/2012 

Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Additional Information: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and Enforcement 1200 New Jersey

Avenue, S.E. W94-302 Washington, DC 20590 202-366-9310 Bob.Ashby@dot.gov

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2105-AE12

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590
Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE06

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Title: Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes On Commercial Aircraft

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the general regulatory language in 14 CFR part 252 to explicitly ban the smoking of

electronic cigarettes on air carrier and foreign air carrier flights in scheduled intrastate, interstate, and foreign air transportation.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 252 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 101-164; 49 USC 40102; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 41701; 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 41706,

as amended by sec 708 of PL 106-181; 49 USC 41711; 49 USC 46301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/15/2011 76 FR 57008 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/2011 

Final Rule 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9342 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

FAX: 202-366-7152

E-Mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE15

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Title: Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Reasonable Modification

Abstract: This action continues a rulemaking initiated under RIN 2105-AD54. It would add to the Department ́s ADA

regulations a requirement, parallel to that in other DOT and Department of Justice ADA rules, that regulated entities reasonably

modify policies and practices where necessary to ensure nondiscriminatory transportation services for individuals with

disabilities, except where doing so would fundamentally alter the service.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27; 49 CFR 37 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 12101-12235; 49 USC 322

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 06/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jill Laptosky 

Regulation and Enforcement

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-4723 

E-Mail: jill.laptosky@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AD59

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Title: Protection of Sensitive Security Information

Abstract: This rulemaking would finalize a May 2004 interim final rule and respond to any comments received on that action.

This is a joint rulemaking between DOT and the Transportation Security Administration. A final rule was originally scheduled for

10/31/06.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 15; 49 CFR 1520 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 46 USC 70102 to 70106; 49 USC 114; 49 USC 44913 to 44914; 49 USC 44942; 49 USC 44901 to 44907; 49

USC 5103; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 44916 to 44918; 49 USC 44935 to 44936

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Claire McKenna 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0365 

E-Mail: claire.mckenna@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE08

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Title: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE Program Improvements, Phase 2) (RRR)

Abstract: This NPRM would propose changes to the DBE rule in such areas as application and personal net worth forms,

transit vehicle manufacturers, and certification standards and procedures.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 23; 49 CFR 26 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 47107; 42 USC 2000d; 49 USC 322; EO 12138; 23 USC 324; 49 USC 47107, 49 USC 47113,; 49
USC 1615; 49 USC 47123; 42 USC 2000d et seq; PL 105?178, sec 1101(b),112 stat 107, 113

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - Y IC - N SLT - Y This item covers both OST

items on the August RRR plan. The rule is expected to streamline and clarify regulations, which should ease compliance

burdens, but there are no current quantified benefits.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: JoAnne Robinson 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-6984 

E-Mail: joanne.robinson@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AD85

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Title: Maintenance of and Access to Records Pertaining to Individuals

Abstract: This rulemaking would add a system of records relating to external civil rights inquiries and complaints to the list of

DOT Privacy Act Systems of Records that are exempt from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 10 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 49 USC 322

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 04/03/2012 77 FR 19943 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Habib Azarsina 

Departmental Privacy Officer

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4000 

E-Mail: Habib.Azarsina@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE10

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Title: Program Improvements for Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
Abstract: This rulemaking would make conforming amendments to the Department of Transportation ́s Airport Concessions

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) regulation, consistent with recently issued amendments in the Department ́s

regulation for the disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program in highway, transit, and airport financial assistance

programs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 23 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 47107; 42 USC 2000d; 49 USC 322; Executive Order 12138

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/27/2011 76 FR 30898 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/2011 

Final Rule 06/20/2012 77 FR 36924 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

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

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4723 

TDD Phone: 202-755-7687

E-Mail: bob.ashby@ost.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE14

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Title: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: 6-aceytlmorphine (6-AM) Testing

Abstract: This interim final rule would amend DOT ́s Drug testing procedures to simplify procedures for testing for 6-AM, a

marker for heroin.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 40 USC 102, 40 USC 301, 40 USC 322,; 40 USC 5331, 40 USC 20140; 40 USC 31306; 40 USC 54101 et

seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 05/04/2012 77 FR 26471 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/03/2012 

Interim Final Rule Effective 07/03/2012 

Final Rule 10/03/2012 77 FR 60318 

Final Rule Effective 10/03/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jim L Swart 

Drug and Alcohol Policy Advisor

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-6369 

FAX: 202-366-3897

E-Mail: jim.swart@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Office of the Secretary ( OST ) RIN: 2105-AE19

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Title: Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties

Abstract: The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) is updating the regulations in 49 CFR part 1. These regulations

govern the organization of the Department of Transportation and delegations of authority from the Secretary to Departmental

officers including the Deputy Secretary, the Under Secretary, the General Counsel, the Assistant Secretaries, the Inspector

General, and the heads of Operating Administrations. This rule is a publication of delegations already made by the Secretary to

other Departmental officials.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule Effective 08/16/2012 

Final Rule 08/17/2012 77 FR 49963 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jill Laptosky 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4723 

E-Mail: jill.laptosky@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK09

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Title: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States

Abstract: This rulemaking is required by the FAA Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2012. It would require controlled

substance testing of some employees working in repair stations located outside the United States. The intended effect is to

increase participation by companies outside of the United States in testing of employees who perform safety critical functions

and testing standards similar to those used in the repair stations located in the United States. This action is necessary to

increase the level of safety of the flying public.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 145 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 14 CFR; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49

USC 44717

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory NPRM 02/14/2013 
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business; Governmental Jurisdictions Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Judine Slaughter Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 493-4698 

E-Mail: judine.slaughter@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ33

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Title: Air Carrier Contract Maintenance Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish requirements for carriers to include specific guidance in their maintenance manuals

to ensure that all outsourced maintenance is performed in accordance with a carriers’ own maintenance program.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 40101 to 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 41721; 49 USC 44105; 49

USC 44106; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC

44906; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 44914; 49 USC 44936; 49 USC 44938; 49 USC 45101 to 45105; 49 USC 46103; 49 USC

46105

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/13/2012 77 FR 67584 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/11/2013 

Additional Information: This proposed rule would assist the FAA in its oversight responsibilities and ensure consistency

between contract and in-house air carrier maintenance. Over 10 years, the cost to par 121 and part 135 air carriers and the

FAA would be approximately $2.4 million ($1.6 million, present value at 7%). The FAA believes these benefits have value

exceeding the costs.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John J Hiles 

Flight Standards Service

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

950 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-385-6421 

E-Mail: john.j.hiles@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ38
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Title: Airport Safety Management System

Abstract: This rulemaking would require airport operators to institute a safety management system at their airports. This action

is necessary to improve safety through conformance with best practices in risk management and promote international

harmonization with ICAO standards. The rule is intended to facilitate integration of formal risk management processes within the

airport ́s day-to-day operations.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 139 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44706

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final rule 11/05/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/07/2010 75 FR 62008 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/10/2010 75 FR 76928 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/2011 

End of Extended Comment Period 03/07/2011 

Second Extension of Comment Period 03/07/2011 76 FR 12300 

End of Second Extended Comment Period 07/05/2011 

Supplemental NPRM 12/00/2013 

Additional Information: Benefits: $143 million/Costs $150-226 million. This information is preliminary and subject to change as

we consider public comments and other relevant information.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AJ15

Agency Contact: Michael Brown Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-7653 

E-Mail: michael.w.brown@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ60

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Title: Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

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.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701; PL 112-95

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 

Pub. L. 112-95, sec. 332(b) requires issuance of final rule 18 months

after integration plan is submitted to Congress. Integration plan due

Feb. 14, 2013, thus final rule must be issued by 8/14/2014. 

08/14/2014 

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Additional Information: Total estimated costs are $168.7M PV. Total estimated benefits are 342.8M PV (based on May 4, 2012

reg eval draft).

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Stephen A Glowacki Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-385-4898 

E-Mail: stephen.a.glowacki@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ87

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Title: Flight Crewmember Mentoring, Leadership and Professional Development (HR 5900)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for air carrier training programs under part 121. The action is

necessary to ensure that air carriers establish or modify training programs that address mentoring, leadership, and professional

development of flight crewmembers in part 121 operations. The amendments are intended to contribute significantly to airline

safety by reducing aviation accidents and respond to the mandate in Public Law 111-216.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701(a)(5); PL 111-216, sec 206

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory NPRM 07/29/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AJ00

Agency Contact: Deke Abbott Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-8266 

E-Mail: deke.abbott@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ89

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Title: Slot Management and Transparency for LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty

International Airport

Abstract: This rulemaking would replace the current temporary orders limiting scheduled operations at LaGuardia Airport, John

F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport with a more permanent rule to address the issues of
congestion and delay at the New York area ́s three major commercial airports, while also promoting fair access and

competition. The rulemaking would help ensure that congestion and delays are managed by limiting scheduled and unscheduled

operations. The rulemaking would also establish a secondary market for U.S. and foreign air carriers to buy, sell, trade, and

lease slots amongst each other at each of the three airports. This would allow carriers serving or seeking to serve the New York

area airports to exchange slots as their business models and strategic goals require.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC

44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44719; 49 USC 46301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2013 

Additional Information: This rulemaking is associated with an RRR action.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Molly W Smith 

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-3344 

E-Mail: molly.w.smith@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ90

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Title: Effective Tether System (Tether Rule)

Abstract: This rulemaking would exclude tethered launches from the licensing requirements of 14 CFR chapter III. This

rulemaking is necessary to maintain public safety for these launches by providing launch vehicle operators with clear and simple

criteria for a safe tethered launch. For tethered launches that satisfy the design and operational criteria, the FAA would not

require a license, permit or waiver. This action is intended to impose no additional requirements on operators, but provides an

alternative to conducting a tethered launches.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 400; 14 CFR 401 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/23/2012 77 FR 50956 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/22/2012 

Analyzing Comments 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Felix Acon-chen Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591
Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 267-8406 

E-Mail: felix.acon-chen@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ94

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Title: Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would permit operators to use an EFVS in lieu of natural vision to continue descending from 100 feet

height above runway touchdown zone elevation to the runway and land on certain straight-in instrument approach procedures

under instrument flight rules. This action would also permit certain operators using EFVS-equipped aircraft to dispatch, release,

or takeoff under instrument flight rules (IFR), and to initiate and continue an approach, when the destination airport weather is

below authorized visibility minimums for the runway of intended landing. Pilot training, recent flight experience, and proficiency

would be required for operators who use EFVS in lieu of natural vision to descend below decision altitude, decision height, or

minimum descent altitude.The FAA believes that an EFVS can provide operational and safety benefits during Category II and

Category III approach operations. The rulemaking would enable expanded EFVS operations, which would increase access and

efficiency in low visibility conditions, and potentially result in fewer missed approaches and delayed take-offs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 91 (To search for a specific CFR, visit

the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC

41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC

44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC

45101 to 45105; 49 USC 45102; 49 USC 45103; 49 USC 45301; 49 USC 45302; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC

46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506; 49 USC 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to

47531

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB: N IC: N SLT: N Anticipated costs/benefits:

Previously, the FAA estimated the costs of the proposed rule over 10 years would be approximately $5.3 million nominal value.

Subsequently, the FAA expanded the scope of this rulemaking project, which will impact the cost and benefits of this rule. The

team is currently in the process of conducting the regulatory evaluation and preliminary cost savings data is not yet available.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AH78

Agency Contact: Terry King Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 

Phone: 202-385-4588 

FAX: 202-385-4653

E-Mail: Terry.king@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ99

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Title: System Safety Assessment

Abstract: This rulemaking would standardize regulations and guidance for conducting airplane-level safety assessments of

various critical systems installed on transport category airplanes. Current differences happened over time as system safety rules

and policies were developed independently. This rulemaking would adopt Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
recommendations and harmonize with the European Aviation Safety Agency CS-25.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Linh Le Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Ave., SW, Renton, WA 98057

Renton , WA 98057 

Phone: 425-227-1105 

E-Mail: linh.le@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK06

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Title: Public Risk Criteria for Launch and Reentry (Risk Rule)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the requirements to: 1) establish quantitative public risk acceptability criteria that treat

launch and reentry separately; 2) define the scope of launch and reentry mission for the purposes of quantitative risk analyses

(QRA); and 3) apply QRA requirements, including uncertainty analysis, equally to all types of launch and reentry vehicles. These

revisions would update the current requirements and are consistent with current practices at the Federal ranges.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 417; 14 CFR 431; 14 CFR 435 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 51 USC 50901 to 50923

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Rene Rey 

Licensing and Safety Division, Office of Commercial Space

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 385-4805 

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK11
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Title: Minimum Altitudes for Use of Autopilots (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would modify the way pilots operate an aircraft ́s autopilot capabilities during flight. This action is

necessary because evolving aircraft technologies have outpaced current FAA ́s operational guidance for use of autopilots. The

intended effect of this rulemaking is to allow movement of aircraft in safer and more efficient flight patterns, resulting in operator

efficiency, while smoothly incorporating ever-increasing related technological changes.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC

44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44710; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49

USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 45101 to 45105; 49 USC 46105

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/04/2012 77 FR 71735 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/04/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Anticipated costs/benefits: This

rulemaking would allow operators the option to operate as they currently do or pursue the proposed lower minimum use heights

based on their aircraft certification.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AE15; Related to 2120-AF19

Agency Contact: Kel Christianson Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 

Phone: 202-385-4702 

E-Mail: kel.christianson@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK12

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Title: Harmonization of Airworthiness Standards-Gust and Maneuver Load Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would update requirements that address gust and maneuver loads, including engine failure loads.

These changes are based on Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) recommendations incorporated in the European

Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Certification Specifications for Large Aeroplanes (CS-25) requirements. ARAC tasked the Loads

& Dynamics Harmonization Working Group to review and eliminate differences between EASA CS-25 and 14 CFR part 25.

Since then, EASA has incorporated the recommended changes into CS-25, and this rulemaking would incorporate the CS-25

standards into 14 CFR part 25. This action would benefit manufacturers who would only need to consider one single set of

certification requirements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Todd Martin Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Ave., SW, Renton, WA 98057

Renton , WA 98057 

Phone: 425-227-1178 

FAX: 425-227-1232

E-Mail: todd.martin@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK13

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Title: Harmonization of Airworthiness Standards--Miscellaneous Structures Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would update numerous structure requirements based on Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee

(ARAC) recommendations that are already incorporated in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Certification

Specifications for Large Aeroplanes (CS-25) requirements. ARAC tasked the Loads & Dynamics Harmonization Working Group

to review and eliminate differences between EASA CS-25 and 14 CFR part 25. Since then, EASA has incorporated some of the

recommended changes into CS-25, and this rulemaking would incorporate the standards as adopted by EASA into 14 CFR part

25, as recommended by ARAC. This rulemaking benefits manufacturers who would only need to consider one set of certification

requirements. This harmonization effort would also reduce FAA workload and improve standardization.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 14 USC 106(g); 14 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Todd Martin Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Ave., SW, Renton, WA 98057

Renton , WA 98057 

Phone: 425-227-1178 

FAX: 425-227-1232

E-Mail: todd.martin@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK14

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Title: Requirements for Chemical Oxygen Generators Installed on Transport Category Airplanes (Chemical Oxygen Standards)

Abstract: This rulemaking would introduce type certification requirements for chemical oxygen generator (COG) installations

installed on transport category airplanes. This action is necessary to address potential security vulnerabilities with COGs and

provide performance-based options for acceptable installations. The intended effect would increase the level of security and

safety for future transport airplane designs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jeff Gardlin 

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Avenue SW , Renton, WA 98055-4056

Renton , WA 98055-4056 

Phone: 425-227-2136 

E-Mail: jeff.gardlin@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AA63

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Title: Instrument Flight Rules

Abstract: This is a nonsignificant body of regulations that prescribes altitudes governing the operation of aircraft under

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) on Air Traffic System (ATS) routes or other direct routes that have a designated Minimum Enroute

Altitude (MEA). In addition, it designates mountainous areas and changeover points as they relate to route altitudes. These

regulations are an established body of technical requirements that are issued routinely and frequently to maintain operational

efficiency. Total actions expected-270. 10/00/2012 - 10/00/2013.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 95 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44719; 49 USC 44721; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC

40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40114

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Action Will Continue Through 10/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gary Powell Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 

Phone: 202-385-4589 

E-Mail: gary.l.powell@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AA64

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Title: Airworthiness Directives

Abstract: This rule would provide for the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (AD ́s) as needed to address any unsafe
condition in a type certificated product, if that unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in products of the same type design.

Airworthiness Directives are legally enforceable rules that apply to the following type certificated products: aircraft, aircraft

engines, propellers, and appliances. Part 39 of CFR title 14 requires each operator of a product affected by an AD to comply

with the terms of the AD, to continue to operate that product. The AD may mandate operational limitations, maintenance, or

alterations for the affected product. The vast majority of routine and frequent ADs are nonsignificant. Total actions expected--

550. 10/00/2012-10/00/2013.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 39 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Actions Will Continue Through 10/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Hempe 

Aircraft Certification Service

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-3394 

E-Mail: david.hemps@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AA65

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Title: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures

Abstract: This rule would provide for instrument descent to airports in the United States. Standard Instrument Approach

Procedures (SIAPs) are a nonsignificant body of regulations that are complex and technical in nature and require routine and

frequent rulemaking to maintain efficiency. The FAA issues, revises, and cancels SIAPs by adopting amendments that are

incorporated into 14 CFR part 97. Contemporaneously with publication in the Federal Register, the SIAPs are made available to

the Aeronautical Charting and Cartography Office in the FAA and other publishers of aeronautical charts, where they are

published as approach procedure charts or "approach plates." These charts are made available to the members of the aviation

community for use by pilots in making instrument approaches. Total actions expected - 3300. 10/00/2012 - 10/00/2013.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 97 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49

USC 44701; 49 USC 44719; 49 USC 44721 to 44722; 49 USC 106(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Actions Will Continue Through 10/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gary Powell Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 
Phone: 202-385-4589 

E-Mail: gary.l.powell@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AA66

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Title: Airspace Actions

Abstract: This rulemaking would ensure the safe and efficient use of the National Airspace System and accommodate

Department of Defense operations. Rulemaking airspace actions are used to designate, modify, or revoke airways, routes,

terminal airspace, and special use airspace (SUA) within the United States and its territories. The vast majority of airspace

actions are routine and frequent. 10/00/2012 - 10/00/2013

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 71; 14 CFR 73 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; EO 10854

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Actions Will Continue Through 10/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gary Norek Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-9239 

E-Mail: gary.a.norek@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ00

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Title: Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for crewmember and dispatcher training programs in domestic, flag,

and supplemental operations. The rulemaking would enhance traditional training programs by requiring the use of flight

simulation training devices for flight crewmembers and including additional training requirements in areas that are critical to

safety. The rulemaking would also reorganize and revise the qualification and training requirements. The changes are intended

to contribute significantly to reducing aviation accidents.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 142; 14 CFR 65 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

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 to 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

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final rule 01/19/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/12/2009 74 FR 1280 

Proposed rule; notice of public meeting 03/12/2009 74 FR 10689 
NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/20/2009 74 FR 17910 

Comment Period End 05/12/2009 

Extended Comment Period End 08/10/2009 

Supplemental NPRM 05/20/2011 76 FR 29336 

Comment Period Extended 06/23/2011 76 FR 36888 

Comment Period End 07/19/2011 

Comment Period End 09/19/2011 

Final Rule 10/00/2013 

Additional Information: For flight crewmember information contact James K. Sheppard, for flight attendant information contact

Nancy Lauck Claussen, and for aircraft dispatcher information contact Leo Hollis, Air Carrier Training Branch (AFS-210), Flight

Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)

267 8166.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AJ87; Related to 2120-AK08

Agency Contact: Nancy L Claussen 

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-8166 

E-Mail: nancy.claussen@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ34

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Title: Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the airworthiness standards applicable to certain transport category airplanes

certificated for flight in icing conditions and the icing airworthiness standards applicable to certain aircraft engines. The

rulemaking would improve safety by addressing supercooled large drop icing conditions for transport category airplanes most

affected by supercooled large drop icing conditions, mixed phase and ice crystal conditions for all transport category airplanes,

and supercooled large drop, mixed phase, and ice crystal icing conditions for all turbine engines. This rulemaking is the result of

information gathered from a review of icing accidents and incidents.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 23; 14 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44704

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 11/29/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/29/2010 75 FR 37311 

Comment Period Extended 08/16/2010 75 FR 49865 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/30/2010 

End of Extended Comment Period 09/29/2010 

Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Hettman 
ANM-112, Transport Airplane Directorate

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057

Renton , WA 98057 

Phone: 425-227-2683 

E-Mail: robert.hettman@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ53

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Title: Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments

Abstract: This rulemaking would change equipment and operating requirements for commercial helicopter operations, including

many specifically for helicopter air ambulance operations. This rulemaking is necessary to increase crew, passenger, and patient

safety. The intended effect is to implement National Transportation Safety Board, Aviation Rulemaking Committee, and internal

FAA recommendations.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 120 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40101 to 40103; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 41721; 49

USC 44101; 49 USC 44106; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506;

49 USC 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final rule 05/10/2012 

Other Statutory 49 U.S.C. 44730(b), as enacted under Public Law 112-95, section

306(b) (Feb. 14, 2012), requires issuance of final rule by 6/1/2012 06/01/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/12/2010 75 FR 62640 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/10/2011 

Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Alberta Brown 

Air Transportation Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue SW. , Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 267-8321 

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ58

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Title: Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend existing flight, duty, and rest regulations applicable to certificate holders and their

flightcrew members operating under 14 CFR part 121. The new requirements would eliminate the current distinctions between

domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. Also, the rulemaking would provide different requirements based on the time of

day, whether an individual is acclimated to a new time zone, and the likelihood of being able to sleep under different

circumstances. This rulemaking is necessary to improve aviation safety by providing applicable persons with the opportunity for

sufficient rest. The FAA will issue an initial supplemental regulatory evaluation.
Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 117 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC

44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44710; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49

USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 45101; 49 USC 45102; 49 USC 45103; 49 USC 45104;

49 USC 45105; 49 USC 46105

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 08/01/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/14/2010 75 FR 55852 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/15/2010 

Final Rule 01/04/2012 77 FR 330 

Correction 05/16/2012 77 FR 28763 

Notice of Availability of Initial Supplemental Regulatory Impact 12/12/2012 77 FR 73911 

Notice of Availability Comment Period End 02/11/2013 

Final Rule Effective 01/14/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AF63; Related to 2120-AI93

Agency Contact: Dale Roberts Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-5749 

E-Mail: dale.roberts@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ67

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Title: Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements (Formerly First Officer Qualification Requirements) (HR 5900)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the eligibility and qualification requirements for pilots engaged in part 121 air carrier

operations. Additionally, it would modify the requirements for an airline transport pilot certificate. These actions are necessary

because recent airline accidents and incidents have brought considerable attention to the experience level and training of air

carrier flight crews. This rulemaking is a result of requirements in Public Law 111-216.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 61 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 35301 to 45302; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49

USC 44701(a)(5); 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC

44716; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 44717; PL 111-216

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory NPRM 01/28/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 02/08/2010 75 FR 6164 

ANPRM Comment Period End 04/09/2010 

NPRM 02/29/2012 77 FR 12374 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/30/2012 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Barbara Adams Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-8166 

E-Mail: barbara.adams@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ86

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Title: Safety Management Systems for Certificate Holders

Abstract: This rulemaking would require each certificate holder operating under 14 CFR part 121 to develop and implement a

safety management system (SMS) to improve the safety of its aviation related activities. A safety management system is a

comprehensive, process-oriented approach to managing safety throughout an organization. An SMS includes an organizationwide safety policy; formal methods for identifying hazards, controlling, and continually assessing risk and safety performance;

and promotion of a safety culture. SMS stresses not only compliance with technical standards but increased emphasis on the

overall safety performance of the organization.This rulemaking is required under Public Law 111-216, section 215.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 5 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC

44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC

46105; PL 111-216, sec 215

Legal Deadline: Congress passed Public Law 111-216 that instructs FAA to conduct a rulemaking to require all part 121 air

carriers to implement a Safety Management System (SMS). This act further states that FAA shall consider at a minimum each

of the following as part of the SMS rulemaking: (1) An Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP); (2) a Flight Operations Quality

Assurance Program (FOQA); (3) a Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA); and (4) an Advance Qualifications Program.

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory NPRM 10/29/2010 

Other Statutory Final Rule 07/30/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/05/2010 75 FR 68224 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/31/2011 76 FR 5296 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/2011 

NPRM Comment Period Extended End 03/07/2011 

Final Rule 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Split From 2120-AJ15

Agency Contact: Scott VanBuren Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-494-8417 

E-Mail: scott.vanburen@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ88

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Title: Propeller Critical Parts Integrity 35.16

Abstract: This rulemaking would ensure continued airworthiness of propeller critical parts by requiring a system of engineering,

manufacturing, and service management processes that identify and manage these parts throughout their service life.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; USC 44704

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/01/2011 76 FR 74749 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/30/2012 

Final Rule 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jay Turnberg 

Aircraft Certification Service Engine & Propeller Directorate

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

12 New England Executive park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299

Burlington , MA 01803-5299 

Phone: 781-238-7116 

FAX: 781-238-7199

E-Mail: jay.turnberg@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ97

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Title: Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings (RRR)

Abstract: This action would update, simplify, and streamline rules of practice and procedure for filing and adjudicating

complaints against federally-assisted airports. It would improve efficiency by enabling parties to file submissions with the

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) electronically, and by incorporating modern business practices into how the FAA handles

complaints. This rulemaking is necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws and regulations, and to apply lessons learned

since the existing rules were implemented in 1996. The intended effects of this action are to improve the efficiency of the

complaint and investigation processes, and clarify process requirements for persons involved in complaint proceedings. Small

businesses, including general aviation operators and aviation service businesses such as fixed base operators (FBOs), charter

providers, and aircraft management companies, who are often involved in complaints, would benefit from this rule because it

would decrease time spent and volume of paper documents needed to process complaints by allowing parties to file

electronically.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 16 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1110; 49 USC 1111; 49 USC 1115; 49 USC 1116; 49 USC 1718(a); 49 USC

1718(b); 49 USC 1719; 49 USC 1723; 49 USC 1726; 49 USC 1727; 49 USC 322; 49 USC 40103(e); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC

40116; 49 USC 44502(b); 49 USC 46101; 49 USC 46104; 49 USC 46110; 49 USC 47104; 49 USC 47106(e); 49 USC 47107;

49 USC 47108; 49 USC 47111(d); 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47123; 49 USC 47124; 49 USC 47125; 49 USC 47151; 49 USC

47152; 49 USC 47153; 49 USC 48103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/05/2012 77 FR 13027 

Correction 04/04/2012 77 FR 20319 

Comment Period End 05/04/2012 
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/17/2012 77 FR 29444 

Comment Period End 06/07/2012 

Final Rule 08/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB: Y, IC: N, SLT: Y Anticipated costs/benefits: The

rulemaking adds no costs. Small businesses, including general aviation operators and aviation service businesses such as fixed

base operators (FBOs), charter providers, and aircraft management companies, who are often involved in complaints, would

benefit from this rule because it would decrease time spent and volume of paper documents needed to process complaints by

allowing parties to file electronically. A new option allowing a respondent to file a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary

judgment would potentially reduce the length of the proceedings. Because the rule does not involve widespread, mandated

information collection/record keeping, it does not have ICR implications. The FAA is analyzing comments to the NPRM.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jessie DiGregory Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-3414 

E-Mail: jessie.digregory@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK01

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Title: Combined Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs for Operators Conducting Commercial Air Tours (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would allow part 119 certificate holders with operations under part 121 or 135 who also conduct

commercial air tour operations under 14 CFR part 91.147 to combine drug and alcohol testing programs. This rulemaking is

necessary because it would allow certificate holders to implement one drug and alcohol testing program while conducting

operations for what has been considered historically two separate employing entities. The intended effect is to allow operators

who are currently required to have 2 separate drug and alcohol testing programs to consolidate these programs into one, which

FAA believes will result in cost-savings due to a reduction in duplicate administrative and recordkeeping costs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 120; 14 CFR 91 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory None 11/18/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/02/2012 77 FR 39194 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/31/2012 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB: Y, IC: Y, SLT: N Anticipated costs/benefits: This

revision will allow operators who are currently required to have 2 separate drug and alcohol testing programs to consolidate

these programs into one, which FAA believes will result in cost-savings due to a reduction in duplicate administrative and

recordkeeping costs. In addition, for those operators currently combining their drug testing programs under an exemption, this

rulemaking will eliminate the need to file an exemption request, resulting in additional reduction in paperwork burdens. Comment

period closed 8/31/12 and FAA is analyzing comments.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Margo Banks Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591
Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-8442 

E-Mail: margo.d.banks@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK15

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Title: Exhaust Emissions Standards for New Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines and Identification Plate for Aircraft Engines (NOx

Emissions Rule Update)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the nitrous oxide (NOx) emission standards for fuel venting and exhaust emission

requirements for turbine-engine powered airplanes; amend Identification and Registration Marking for aircraft engines; add

compliance flexibilities and other regulatory requirements for aircraft turbofan or turbojet engines with rated thrust greater than

26.7 kN, and incorporate certain requirements for aircraft gas turbine engines subject to exhaust emission standards. This

rulemaking is necessary to conform with new EPA requirements and harmonize with ICAO standards. This rulemaking was

recently downgraded to nonsignificant and will not appear on next month ́s report.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 34; 14 CFR 45 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40114; 49 USC 44109

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Aimee Fisher Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20571

Washington , DC 20571 

Phone: 202-267-7705 

E-Mail: aimee.fisher@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK19

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Title: Type Certification Procedures for Changed Products

Abstract: This rulemaking clarifies how an action shows compliance of an altered, type-certificated product with the applicable

requirements. This rulemaking is necessary because there has been confusion regarding whether an applicant is responsible for

the complete product as altered or only those areas affected by the change. The intended effect of this action is to clarify what

an applicant has to show for areas of the type-certificated product affected by a design change.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC

44704; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/14/2012 77 FR 71691 
Final Rule Comment Period End 01/03/2013 

Final Rule Effective 02/04/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AF68; Duplicate of 2120-

AJ44; Related to 2120-AK04; Related to 2120-AK20

Agency Contact: Victor Powell Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

950 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-385-6326 

E-Mail: victor.powell@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK21

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Title: Lavatory Oxygen Systems

Abstract: This rulemaking adds termination criteria and an expiration date to SFAR 111. This rulemaking is necessary to

reconcile SFAR 111 with AD 2012-11-09. The intended effect is to prevent a conflict between AD 2012-11-09 that reestablishes

the requirement to provide supplemental oxygen in lavatories and existing SFAR 111, which temporarily waives that

requirement.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 1372; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119;

49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49

USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901 to 44904; 49 USC 44906; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; PL 107-

71 sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AJ92

Agency Contact: Jeff Gardlin 

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Avenue SW , Renton, WA 98055-4056

Renton , WA 98055-4056 

Phone: 425-227-2136 

E-Mail: jeff.gardlin@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK23

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Title: Requirements for Pilot Certificates, Recent Pilot in Command Experience, and Flight Reviews

Abstract: This rulemaking would allow a pilot: who passes a practical test for an original issue flight instructor certificate to
meet flight review requirements; who is employed by a part 135 or 121 certificate holder and is current under part 135 or 121, to

be current under 61; or, who has lost his certificates to use a temporary authorization to fly.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC

45102; 49 USC 45103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Judine Slaughter Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 493-4698 

E-Mail: judine.slaughter@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK25

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Title: Terminating Operations of Jets of Weights At or Less Than 75,000 lbs. and Not Stage 3 Noise Compliant

(Reauthorization)

Abstract: This rulemaking would add a new requirement for a ban on non-Stage 3 compliant airplanes under 75,000 pounds.

Congress has mandated, by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, that after December 31, 2015, such airplanes will

be prohibited from operation in the contiguous United States unless they meet Stage 3 noise levels.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC

44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44704; 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 46507;

49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531; 61 Stat 1180

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final rule 12/31/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AH41; Related to 2120-

AJ76; Related to 2120-AJ96

Agency Contact: Sandy Liu 

Office of Environment and Energy

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue SW. , Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 
Phone: 202 493-4864 

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ42

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Title: Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates

Abstract: This rulemaking would require digital photos on all pilot certificates. This action is necessary to update regulations

about pilot plastic certificates. The intended effect of this action is to meet all requirements of the Intelligence Reform and

Terrorism Prevention Act. Since the close of the comment period, FAA reauthorization was passed. Section 321 of Public Law

112-95 imposes additional requirements for the issuance of improved pilot certificates. The FAA is currently evaluating this

rulemaking in light of these requirements.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 45301; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to

44711; 49 USC 45102; 49 USC 45103; 49 USC 45302; PL 112-95, sec 321

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory NPRM 06/17/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

NPRM 11/19/2010 75 FR 70871 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/17/2011 

Additional Information: Analyzing Comments 05/00/2011 (Next Council after close of comments)

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Tom Glista Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 385-9595 

FAX: 202 267-5094

E-Mail: tom.glista@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ61

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Title: Repair Stations

Abstract: This rulemaking would update and revise the regulations for repair stations regulated under 14 CFR part 145. 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.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 145 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Next Action Undertermined 

NPRM 05/21/2012 77 FR 30054 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/17/2012 77 FR 49740 

Comment Period End 08/20/2012 

NPRM Comment Period Extended End 11/19/2012 

Additional Information: In the NPRM, the FAA's initial estimates are such that qualitative benefits exceed $13 million in

present value costs.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John J Goodwin Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

950 L'Enfant Plaza North, S.W., Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 

Phone: 202-385-6417 

E-Mail: john.j.goodwin@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ69

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Title: Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan

Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit flight operations below flight level (FL) 160 within the territory and airspace of

Afghanistan by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of a U.S. airman certificate,

except if the flight is on behalf of a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered aircraft, except when such operators are

foreign air carriers. The FAA finds this action necessary to prevent a potential hazard to persons and aircraft engaged in such

flight operations.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 46507; 49 USC 47528 to 47531; 49 USC 106(g); 49

USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44704; 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 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC

47528; 49 USC 47529; 49 USC 47530; 49 USC 47531

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory NPRM 06/10/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

NPRM 05/26/2010 75 FR 29466 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/10/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David L Catey 

Flight Standards Service

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-3732 

E-Mail: david.catey@faa.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ78

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Title: Regulation of Flight Operations Conducted by Alaska Guide Pilots

Abstract: The rulemaking would establish regulations concerning Alaska guide pilot operations. The rulemaking would

implement Congressional legislation and establish additional safety requirements for the conduct of these operations. The

intended effect of this rulemaking is to enhance the level of safety for persons and property transported in Alaska guide pilot

operations. In addition, the rulemaking would add a general provision applicable to pilots operating under the general operating

and flight rules concerning falsification, reproduction, and alteration of applications, logbooks, reports, or records.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 91 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40101 to 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; 49

USC 44101; 49 USC 44105 to 44016; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903

to 44904; 49 USC 44906; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 44914; 49 USC 44936; 49 USC 44938; 49 USC 46103; 49 USC 46105; 49

USC 46306; 49 USC 46315 to 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506 to 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528

to 47531; Articles 12 and 29 of 61 Stat 1180; sec 732 of PL 106-181

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Additional Information: Compliance costs not applicable

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jeff Smith Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20785

Washington , DC 20785 

Phone: 202-385-9615 

E-Mail: jeffrey.smith@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ95

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Title: Exiting Icing

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish the standards for when flightcrews need to take action to exit icing conditions. If

adopted, this rulemaking 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 affect of this action is to avoid similar accidents and incidents in the future. This rulemaking

replaces RIN 2120-AJ74, for which an NPRM had originally been scheduled for 11/02/2011. This rulemaking has expanded the

scope of RIN 2120-AJ74 to include requirements for design approval holders.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 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 46105

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2013 
Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AJ74

Agency Contact: Robert Hettman 

ANM-112, Transport Airplane Directorate

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057

Renton , WA 98057 

Phone: 425-227-2683 

E-Mail: robert.hettman@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ96

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Title: Stage 3 Helicopter Noise Certification Standards

Abstract: This rulemaking would adopt noise standards for helicopters. This noise standard would ensure that the latest

available noise reduction technology is incorporated into new helicopter designs. The noise standard would apply to any

applicant seeking to noise certify a new helicopter type design on and after the effective date of the final rule. It is intended to

provide uniform noise certification standards for Stage 3 helicopters certificated in the U.S. and for helicopters that meet the

ICAO Annex 16 Helicopter Chapter 8 and Chapter 11 noise standards adopted on June 29, 2001.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 36 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC

44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undertermined 

NPRM 09/18/2012 77 FR 57524 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/19/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Sandy Liu 

Office of Environment and Energy

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue SW. , Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 493-4864 

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK22

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Title: Prohibition of Tail End Ferry (Reauthorization)

Abstract: This rulemaking would require a flight crewmember who accepts an additional assignment for flying under part 91
from the air carrier or from any other air carrier conducting operations under part 121 or 135 of such title, to apply the period of

the additional assignment toward any limitation applicable to the flight crewmember relating to duty periods or flight times. This

rule is necessary as it will make part 121 flight, duty, and rest limits applicable to tail-end ferries that follow an all-cargo flight

and is also required by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 121 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC

44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Initiation date 02/14/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Dale Roberts Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-5749 

E-Mail: dale.roberts@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ73

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Title: Explosive Siting Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the safe separation distance requirements for planning the configuration of a

commercial launch site. These revisions would align the safe separation distance with the Department of Defense, Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Compressed Gas Association (CGA)

standards. This action is necessary to update 420.65-420.69 with current industry practices, to codify specific industry standards

that apply to launch activities, and to correct minor inconsistencies in the current rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 420 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70121

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/16/2011 76 FR 8923 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/17/2011 

Final Rule 09/07/2012 77 FR 55108 

Final Rule Effective 11/06/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Yvonne Tran Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-7908 
E-Mail: yvonne.tran@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ75

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Title: Requiring the Use of the New York North Shore Route for Helicopters

Abstract: This rulemaking would make the existing voluntary use of the North Shore Route by helicopters mandatory. This

action is necessary to mitigate the numerous complaints regarding helicopter noise.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC

44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44719; 49 USC 46301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/26/2010 75 FR 29471 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/25/2010 

Final Rule 07/06/2012 77 FR 39911 

Final Rule Effective 08/06/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ellen Crum Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-8783 

E-Mail: ellen.crum@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ80

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Title: Landing Gear Mechanism and Pilot Compartment View

Abstract: This rulemaking would harmonize U.S. and European Aviation Safety Agency standards for landing gear retracting

mechanisms and pilot compartment view. The rulemaking would require landing gear and doors be kept in the correct retracted

position in flight, and revise the requirements for pilot compartment view to account for conditions during precipitation. This

action is intended to eliminate regulatory differences between U.S. and European aviation standards.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 05/06/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/05/2011 76 FR 472 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/05/2011 

Final Rule 01/11/2012 77 FR 1614 

Final Rule Effective 03/12/2012 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Douglas Tsuji 

Transport Airplane Directorate

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Avenue, SW, Renton, WA 98057

Renton , WA 98057 

Phone: 425 917-6487 

E-Mail: douglas.tsuji@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ85

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Title: Clarification on Reciprocal Waivers of Claims for Multiple-Customer Commercial Space Launch and Reentry

Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify that all customers must sign a reciprocal waiver of claims agreement. This clarification

seeks to standardize the waiver agreement process for launches and reentries with multiple customers, as well as to eliminate

confusion regarding who must sign such agreements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 440 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70119

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Technical Amendment 02/15/2011 76 FR 8629 

Effective Date 03/17/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Laura Montgomery Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-3150 

FAX: 202-267-7971

E-Mail: laura.montgomery@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ91

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Title: Pilot Loading of Aeronautical Database Upgrades

Abstract: This rulemaking would no longer define loading data by pilots into navigation, terrain awareness and surface

databases as preventive maintenance. This action would aid in the timely replacement of databases that may expire on or after

their applicable date of use. The intended effect would improve aviation safety by ensuring data is available to the flightcrew at

all times.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 43 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC

44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44725
Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final rule 04/19/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/19/2011 76 FR 64859 

Comment Period End 12/19/2011 

Final Rule 11/29/2012 77 FR 71089 

Final Rule Effective 01/28/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Chris Parfitt Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

950 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 

Phone: 202-385-6398 

E-Mail: chris.parfitt@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ92

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Title: Lavatory Oxygen Systems

Abstract: This rulemaking would temporarily authorize variances from existing standards related to the provisioning of

supplemental oxygen inside lavatories. This action is necessitated by other mandatory actions that temporarily render such

oxygen systems inoperative.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 1372; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119;

49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC

44709; 49 USC 44710; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49

USC 44901; 49 USC 44903; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC 44906; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 45303; 49 USC 46105

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 03/08/2011 76 FR 12550 

Interim Final Rule Effective 03/08/2011 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/09/2011 

Disposition of Comments 02/27/2012 77 FR 11385 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jeff Gardlin 

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

1601 Lind Avenue SW , Renton, WA 98055-4056

Renton , WA 98055-4056 

Phone: 425-227-2136 

E-Mail: jeff.gardlin@faa.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AJ98

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Title: Engineering Related Changes

Abstract: This rulemaking would update engineering and design-related regulatory requirements. These revisions are

necessary to provide clarification, add definitions, and establish certification qualifications for applicants. The intended effect of

this rulemaking would be to clarify regulations and standardize certification criteria to reflect the realities of global aviation.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC

44704; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Terminated 01/17/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Victor Powell Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

950 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-385-6326 

E-Mail: victor.powell@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK00

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Title: Medical Certificate Endorsement Issue (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would remove an amendment, imposed in 2008, requiring individuals granted the Special Issuance

of a Medical Certificate to have their letter of Authorization in their physical possession or readily accessible on the aircraft while

exercising pilot privileges. This rulemaking responds to a 2007 International Civil Aviation Organization audit finding, the Federal

Aviation Administration mandated that individuals granted special issuance also carry their detailed letter of Authorization.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 67 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40113

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 03/22/2012 77 FR 16664 

Comment Period End 05/21/2012 

Direct Final Rule Confirmation of Effective Date 07/03/2012 77 FR 39389 

Final Rule Effective 07/20/2012 

Additional Information: SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Anticipated costs/benefits: This direct final rule imposes minor, if any, costs on

the affected pilot population. The benefit of the direct final rule will be that it relieves approximately 28,000 airmen vetted

through the FAA special-issuance medical certification process from having to carry their FAA-issued LOA with them when

exercising pilot privileges.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Judi Citrenbaum 

Office of Aerospace Medicine

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 267-9689 

E-Mail: judi.m.citrenbaum@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK02

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Title: Part 135 Airport Minimums

Abstract: This rulemaking would allow operators to conduct lower than standard instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at

military airports or outside the United States when authorized to do so by their operations specifications. This action is

necessary because that rule limits operators to takeoff minimum visibility of 1 mile, and a landing minimum visibility of 1⁄2 mile

when conducting instrument flight rules operations. The intended effect of this action would conform with the requirements of the

regulations governing operations at domestic civilian airports, which allow lower than standard IFR operations when authorized

by a certificate holder's operations specifications.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 135 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC

44709; 49 USC 44711 to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 45101 to 45105

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 01/11/2012 77 FR 1629 

Comment Period End 02/10/2012 

Confirmation of Effective Date 02/28/2012 77 FR 11738 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gregory French Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 493-5474 

FAX: 202 267-5094

E-Mail: gregory.french@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK03

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Title: CAT III Definitions (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would remove the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc operations. The definitions are outdated

and no longer necessary for aircraft certification or operational authorization. The removal of the definitions will aid in future

international harmonization efforts, future landing minima reductions and airspace system capacity improvements due to the

implementation of performance based operations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 02/16/2012 77 FR 9163 

Comment Period End 03/19/2012 

Reopening of Comment Period 04/13/2012 77 FR 22186 

Close of Reopened Comment Period 05/14/2012 

Final Rule Effective 06/12/2012 

Confirmation of Effective Date/Disposition of Comments 07/10/2012 77 FR 40478 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Anticipated costs/benefits: This

final rule removed outdated and unnecessary definitions. The final rule became effective 07/10/2012.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Bryant Welch Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 

Phone: 202-385-4539 

E-Mail: bryant.welch@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK04

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Title: Production and Airworthiness Certification

Abstract: This rulemaking would change requirements for certificating aeronautical products and articles. The rulemaking would

allow manufacture of certain airframe components by engine manufacturers; add a requirement that an accountable person be

named for certain production approval holders; add new marking requirements of articles that have undergone major alteration

and for owner-produced articles, and change marking requirements for some wood propellers. These changes are intended to

address deficiencies in oversight of supplier facilities. This rulemaking will be replaced by RIN 2120-AK20.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC

44704; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Terminated 10/26/2012 

Additional Information: We do not have sufficient information at this time to provide preliminary cost and benefit estimates.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AJ44; Merge with 2120-AK20

Agency Contact: John Linsenmeyer Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

950 L'Enfant Plaza North, S.W., Washington, DC 20024

Washington , DC 20024 

Phone: 202-493-4963 

E-Mail: john.linsenmeyer@faa.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK05

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Title: Orbital Debris Mitigation Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would reduce the likelihood of creating orbital debris from a launch vehicle ́s upper stages discarded

on orbit. Specifically, the rulemaking would more closely align the FAA regulations with the U.S. Government Orbital Debris

Mitigation Standard Practices, as directed by the 2010 National Space Policy. This action is necessary to prevent the near Earth

space environment from slowly being littered with debris, which increases the likelihood of collisions either between debris and

spacecraft or debris and other debris. The intended effect of this action would preserve the viability of the Low Earth Orbit

region, and preserve the future space environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 415; 14 CFR 417; 14 CFR 431 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101; 49 USC 70103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Terminated 10/26/2012 

Additional Information: Additional time is needed to collect and analyze data for the cost benefit analysis.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Laura Montgomery Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-3150 

FAX: 202-267-7971

E-Mail: laura.montgomery@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK10

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Title: Operations in Class D Airspace; Amendment of Taxi Clearance Language--Taxi To Removal (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would remove the provision describing an abbreviated taxi clearance in Class D airspace. The FAA

no longer uses these abbreviated taxi clearances, and with this regulatory removal responds to National Transportation Safety

Board (NTSB) recommendations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 05/14/2012 77 FR 28247 

Final Rule Comment Period End 06/13/2012 

Disposition of Comments/Confirmation of Final Rule Effective Date 07/10/2012 77 FR 40478 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Ellen Crum Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-8783 

E-Mail: ellen.crum@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK16

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Title: Voluntary Licensing of Amateur Rocket Operations (Voluntary Licensing)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend amateur rocket licensing to allow launch operators that conduct certain amateur rocket

activities an opportunity to voluntarily apply for a commercial space transportation license or permit.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 400 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70121

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 08/22/2012 77 FR 50584 

Comment Period End 09/21/2012 

Final Rule Effective 10/09/2012 

Direct Final Rule Withdrawn 11/09/2012 77 FR 67269 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Shirley McBride Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington , DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-7470 

E-Mail: shirley.mcbride@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) RIN: 2120-AK18

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Title: Use of Additional Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices on Board Aircraft

Abstract: This rulemaking would add five additional portable oxygen concentrators (POC) to the list of POCs approved for use

on aircraft, increasing the number of acceptable POCs from 14 to 19. This action is necessary to allow the additional POCs to

be used on board aircraft and to ensure that all POC devices deemed acceptable by the FAA are allowed to be used by the

traveling public, provided certain conditions specified in SFAR 106 are met.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40102; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 4105; 49 USC

41721; 49 USC 44105; 49 USC 44106; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC

44903; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC 44906; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 44914; 49 USC 44936; 49 USC 44938; 49 USC 46103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 10/16/2012 77 FR 63217 
Final Rule Effective 10/31/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2120-AJ55; Related to 2120-AJ77

Agency Contact: Denise K Deaderick 

Air Transportation Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202-267-8166 

E-Mail: dk.deaderick@faa.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF24

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Title: National Tunnel Inspection Standards

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 23 CFR part 650 -- Bridges, Structures, and Hydraulics, by adding the National Tunnel

Inspection Standards (NTIS) under subpart E. We anticipate that the NTIS may be modeled after the existing National Bridge

Inspection Standards and may include requirements for, among other things, inspection procedures, the qualifications and

training of inspectors, and a National Tunnel Inventory. The FHWA has changed the stage from a final rule to a SNPRM

because MAP-21 broadened FHWA ́s authority to include all highway tunnels. In addition, it made a number of changes to the

NBIS, upon which this rulemaking is based. In order to conform the two processes and to reassess the cost benefit analysis of

this rulemaking, a supplemental NPRM is being pursued.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 650 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 116; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 11/18/2008 73 FR 68365 

ANPRM Comment Period End 02/17/2009 

NPRM 07/22/2010 75 FR 42643 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/2010 

Supplemental NPRM 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jesus Rohena Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4593 

E-Mail: jesus.rohena@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF44

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Title: Administration of Engineering and Design Related Service Contracts (RRR)

Abstract: As part of our retrospective regulatory review, this rulemaking would revise and update regulations governing the
procurement, management, and administration of engineering and design related services directly related to a highway

construction project and reimbursed with Federal-aid highway program funding. This rulemaking would align FHWA ́s

regulations with changes in legislation and other applicable regulations. This rulemaking would also address findings and

recommendations from national audits and reviews as well as advancements in the state-of-the-practice, and to enhance FHWA

 ́s stewardship and oversight of these regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 172 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 106, 112, 114(a), 302, 315, and 402; 40 USC 1101; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/04/2012 77 FR 53802 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/05/2012 77 FR 53802 

Analyzing Comments 01/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - No; IC - No; SLT - No. Actual or Target

Completion Date - An NPRM was published on 9/4/12 at 77 FR 53902. Progress Updates and Anticipated Accomplishments -

An NPRM has been published. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated

changes in benefits - The proposed changes to part 172 will provide additional clarification, guidance, and flexibility to

stakeholders implementing these regulations. As these proposed amendments are required by changes in authorizing legislation,

other applicable regulations, and industry practices, the FHWA anticipates that the economic impact of this rulemaking would be

minimal. Notes - None.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Scott Wolf Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-1332 

E-Mail: scott.wolf@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF46

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Title: Environmental Impact and Related Procedures

Abstract: This NPRM proposes to modify an existing categorical exclusion (CE) for emergency repair projects under 23 U.S.C.

125 to include emergency projects as described in section 1315 of MAP-21. This NPRM also requests comments on whether

additional activities ought to be expressly included in the CE, consistent with the principles underlying emergency projects and

sound transportation asset management.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 49 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: MAP-21, PL 112-141, 126 Stat 405, sec 1315

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory October 31, 2012 10/31/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/01/2012 77 FR 59875 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/2012 

Analyzing Comments 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Merge with 2132-AB04

Agency Contact: April Marchese Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20591

Washington , DC 20591 

Phone: 202 366-2074 

E-Mail: april.marchese@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF50

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Title: Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 23 CFR 773 in accordance with section 1313 of MAP-21. This rulemaking would make

permanent the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and would expand the eligibility for participation to all States.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 773 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 315 and 327; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: Section 1313(c)(2) modifies 23 USC 327(c) to require the Secretary promulgate a rulemaking within 270 days

from the date of enactment.

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory MAP-21 - 270 days from enactment 06/28/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Ruth Rentch Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-2034 

E-Mail: ruth.rentch@fhwa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF51

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Title: Highway Worker Safety

Abstract: This rulemaking would modify 23 CFR 630.1108(a) to incorporate the provisions of section 1405 of MAP-21. This

rulemaking will ensure that positive protection measures and temporary longitudinal traffic barriers will be used in work zones in

certain situations. It will also set forth a unit-pay basis for positive protection devices in most circumstances.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 630 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Section 1405 of MAP-21 requires the Secretary to modify 23 CFR part 630 not later than 60 days after the

date of enactment of MAP-21.

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Section 1405 of MAP-21 11/30/2012 
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Paul Pisano Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1301 

E-Mail: paul.pisano@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF52

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Title: Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose amendments to the regulation (part 450 of title 23 of the Code of Federal

Regulations and part 613 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations) under which the Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) respectively administer the Metropolitan Transportation Planning program

authorized by section 134 of title 23, U.S. Code and by section 5303 of title 49 U.S. Code and the Statewide and NonMetropolitan Transportation Planning program authorized by section 135 of title 23, U. S. Code and section 5304 of title 49 of

the U.S. Code. Sections 1201 and 1202 of the MAP-21 replace 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135, to require a continuing,

comprehensive, and coordinated transportation planning and programming process in metropolitan areas, nonmetropolitan

areas, and Statewide.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 450; 23 CFR 500; 49 CFR 613 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 112-141 sec 1201, 1202, 1310, 1320

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Harlan Miller Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-0847 

Agency Contact: Jennifer Outhouse Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1381 

E-Mail: jennifer.outhouse@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF47

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Title: Construction and Maintenance--Culvert Pipe Selection

Abstract: Section 1525 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) requires the Secretary of

Transportation to modify section 635.411 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), to ensure that States shall have the
autonomy to determine culvert and storm sewer material types to be included in the construction of a project on a Federal-aid

highway. This rulemaking is intended to implement this legislative requirement.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 635 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 1525 MAP-21

Legal Deadline: Final Rule

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 03/30/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Jill Laptosky 

Regulation and Enforcement

Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-4723 

E-Mail: jill.laptosky@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF48

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Title: Environmental Impact and Related Procedures

Abstract: This NPRM proposes changes to the FTA and FHWA joint procedures that implement NEPA. This NPRM proposes

to add two new categorical exclusions under 23 CFR 771.117(c) for actions eligible for assistance under title 23, within an

existing operational right-of-way and actions with limited Federal assistance as described in sections 1316 and 1317 of MAP-21,

respectively.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 49 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 1316 and 1317 of MAP-21 (PL 112-141)

Legal Deadline: MAP-21 requires the secretary to promulgate regulations within 150 days of the date of enactment for section

1316.

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory 03/01/2013 03/01/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Merge with 2132-AB05 Related Agencies: Joint: FTA

Agency Contact: Kreig Larson Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-2056 

E-Mail: kreig.larson@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF49

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Title: National Goals and Performance Management Measures

Abstract: This rulemaking would create national performance management measures and standards to be used by the States

to meet the national transportation goals identified in section 1203 of MAP-21. This rulemaking would also establish the process

to be used by States to set performance targets that reflect their performance measures.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 1203 PL 112-141

Legal Deadline: Section 1203 of MAP-21 requires the Secretary to to promulgate a rulemaking within 18 months after the date

of enactment.

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Section 1203 MAP-21 - 18 months 04/01/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Francine Shaw-Whitson Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-8028 

E-Mail: francine.shaw-whitson@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF40

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Title: Value Engineering

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 23 CFR part 627 to implement changes made to 23 USC 106 by section 1904 of

SAFETEA-LU. Specifically, section 1904 requires a Value Engineering analysis for bridge projects over $20 million and any

other project designated by the Secretary. It also allows the Secretary to require more than one Value Engineering study of a

major project. This rulemaking will also address opportunities when an analysis could be conducted during the planning,

development, and construction of projects, and address changes in industry practices regarding methods to conduct Value

Engineering studies.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 627 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 106(d), 106(f), 112(b), 302, 307, and 315; 49 CFR 18; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/22/2011 76 FR 36410 

Comment Period End 08/22/2011 

Final Rule 03/15/2012 77 FR 15250 

Final Action Effective 04/16/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jon Obenberger Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-2221 

E-Mail: jon.obenberger@fhwa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF41

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Title: National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways;

Engineering Judgments (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to clarify the

definition of "Standard Statements" in the MUTCD and to clarify the use of engineering judgment and studies in the application

of traffic control devices.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a), 104, 109(d), 114(a), 217, 315, 402(a); 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48(b

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/02/2011 76 FR 46214 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/2011 

Final Rule 05/14/2012 77 FR 28456 

Final Rule Effective 06/12/2012 

Additional Information: SB - No; IC - No; SLT - Yes. Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563: Actual or

Target Completion Date - The FHWA estimates that the final rule will be published in August 2012. Anticipated savings in costs

and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - The FHWA plans to revise certain

standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to traffic control devices in part 1 (General) of the MUTCD.

The proposed changes are intended to provide necessary flexibility and to clarify both the definition of Standard statements in

the MUTCD and the use of engineering judgment and studies in the application of traffic control devices. Progress updates and

anticipated accomplishments - The NPRM was published on August 2, 2011, at 76 FR 46214, and the comment period closed

on October 3, 2011. The FHWA estimates that a final rule will be published in August 2012. Notes - None.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Hari Kalla Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5915 

E-Mail: hari.kalla@fhwa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF43

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Title: National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways;

Compliance Dates Revision (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to revise the compliance

dates for certain requirements in the MUTCD.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a), 104, 109(d), 114(a), 217, 315, and 402(a); 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/31/2011 76 FR 54156 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/31/2011 76 FR 54156 

Final Rule 05/14/2012 77 FR 28460 

Final Rule Effective 06/13/2012 

Additional Information: SB - No; IC - No; SLT - Yes. Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563: Actual or

Target Completion Date - The FHWA estimates that the final rule will be published in July 2012. Anticipated savings in costs

and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - The FHWA proposes to revise certain

information relating to target compliance dates for traffic control devices. Consistent with Executive Order 13563, and in

particular its emphasis on burden-reduction and on retrospective analysis of existing rules, the proposed changes are intended

to reduce the costs and impacts of compliance dates on State and local highway agencies and to streamline and simplify the

information. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - The NPRM was published on August 31, 2011, at 76 FR

54156, and the comment period closed on October 31, 2011. The FHWA estimates that a final rule will be published in July

2012. Notes - None.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Hari Kalla Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5915 

E-Mail: hari.kalla@fhwa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) RIN: 2125-AF45

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Title: Size and Weight Technical Correction

Abstract: This rulemaking would update 23 CFR part 658 appendix C (Trucks Over 80,000 lbs on the Interstate Systems and

Trucks Over STAA Lengths on the National Network) for the States of Nebraska and Oregon to correct errors made by FHWA

in the description of these States ́ laws in effect as of 1991.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 658 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 127 and 315; 49 USC 31111, 31112, and 31114; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 05/31/2012 77 FR 32013 

Final Rule Effective 07/02/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Michael Onder 

Team Leader

Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 
Phone: 202 366-2639 

E-Mail: michael.onder@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AA95

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Title: Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard

Abstract: This rulemaking action would amend FMCSA ́s medical qualification standards to allow drivers with insulin-treated

diabetes mellitus to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, without seeking an exemption from the

FMCSRs. This action is required by Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users

(SAFETEA-LU).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 391 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (2005), sec 4129

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Initiate change 11/10/2005 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 03/17/2006 71 FR 13801 

ANPRM Comment Period End 06/15/2006 

NPRM 11/00/2013 

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-2005-23151

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels 

Director, Office of Medical Programs

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-4001 

E-Mail: maggi.gunnels@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB11

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Title: Carrier Safety Fitness Determination

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 49 CFR part 385, Safety Fitness Procedures, in accordance with the Agency ́s

Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative. CSA is an operational model FMCSA implemented that is designed to help

the Agency carry out its compliance and enforcement programs more efficiently and effectively. Currently, the safety fitness

rating of a motor carrier is determined based on the results of a very labor intensive compliance review conducted at the carrier

 ́s place of business. Aside from roadside inspections and new entrant audits, the compliance review is the Agency ́s primary

intervention. Under CSA, FMCSA would propose to implement a broader array of interventions, some of which allow FMCSA to

make contact with more carriers. Through this rulemaking FMCSA would establish safety fitness determinations based on safety

data from crashes, inspections, investigations, and violation history rather than just the standard compliance review. This will

enable the Agency to assess the safety performance of a greater segment of the motor carrier industry with the goal of further

reducing large truck and bus crashes and fatalities.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 
Legal Authority: sec 4009 of TEA-21

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Miller 

Regulatory Development Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5370 

E-Mail: fmcsaregs@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB18

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Title: Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Abstract: This rulemaking would create a central database for verified positive controlled substances and alcohol test results

for commercial driver ́s license (CDL) holders and refusals by such drivers to submit to testing. This rulemaking would require

employers of CDL holders and service agents to report positive test results and refusals to test into the Clearinghouse.

Prospective employers, acting on an application for a CDL driver position with the applicant ́s written consent to access the

Clearinghouse, would query the Clearinghouse to determine if any specific information about the driver applicant is in the

Clearinghouse before allowing the applicant to be hired and to drive CMVs. This rulemaking is intended to increase highway

safety by ensuring CDL holders, who have tested positive or have refused to submit to testing, have completed the U.S. DOT ́s

return-to-duty process before driving CMVs in interstate or intrastate commerce. It is also intended to ensure that employers are

meeting their drug and alcohol testing responsibilities.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 382 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31306

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/2013 

Additional Information: MAP-21 included provisions for a Drug and Alcohol Test Clearinghouse that affect this rulemaking.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: Business; Organizations Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: James Keenan 

Chief, Commercial Enforcement (MC-ECC)

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-385-2400 

E-Mail: james.keenan@fmcsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB20

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Title: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting Documents

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish: (1) minimum performance standards for electronic logging devices (ELDs); (2)

requirements for the mandatory use of the devices by drivers required to prepare handwritten records of duty status (RODS); (3)

requirements concerning HOS supporting documents; and (4) measures to ensure that the mandatory use of ELDs will not result

in harassment of drivers by motor carriers and enforcement officials. This rulemaking would supplement the Agency's February

1, 2011, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and address issues raised by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh

Circuit Court in its 2011 decision vacating the Agency's April 5, 2010, final rule concerning ELDs. This action would improve

compliance with the hours-of-service (HOS) rules and thereby decrease the risk of fatigue-related crashes attributable to noncompliance with the applicable HOS requirements.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 396; 49 CFR 395 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31502; 31136(a); PL 103.311; 49 USC 31137(a)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial NPRM 01/31/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/01/2011 76 FR 5537 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/2011 

Comment Period Extended 03/10/2011 76 FR 13121 

Extended Comment Period End 05/23/2011 

Supplemental NPRM 07/00/2013 

Additional Information: The Agency previously published an NPRM on this subject under RIN 2126-AA76, "Hours of Service

of Drivers; Supporting Documents" (63 FR 19457, Apr. 20, 1998) and an SNPRM, "Hours of Service of Drivers: Supporting

Documents" (69 FR 63997, Nov. 3, 2004). The Agency withdrew the SNPRM on October 25, 2007, 72 FR 60614. The previous

proceeding can be found in docket No. FMCSA-1998-3706.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA89; Related to 2126-AA76

Agency Contact: Deborah M Freund 

Senior Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5370 

E-Mail: deborah.freund@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB40

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Title: Medical Examiner's Certification Integration

Abstract: This rulemaking would build upon the National Registry (2126-AA97) and Medical Certification (2126-AA10) final

rules. This rulemaking proposes to (1) require certified medical examiners (MEs) performing physical examinations on drivers of

commercial motor vehicles (CMV) to use a newly developed Medical Examination Report (MER) Form; (2) require MEs to use a

prescribed form for the medical examiner's certificate; (3) require MEs to report results of all completed commercial drivers'

physical examinations (including the results of examinations where the driver was found not to be qualified) to FMCSA by close

of business on the day of the examination; (4) transmit information from the Medical Examiner's Certificate electronically from

the National Registry system to the State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs);(5) transmit to the SDLAs information about

Medical Examiner's Certificates that have been invalidated because a subsequent examination has found that the driver is not

physically qualified; and (6) require the Agency to transmit medical variance information for such drivers electronically to the
SDLAs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 384; 49 CFR 390 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31146; 49 USC 31149; 49 USC 31317

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Christine Hydock Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1220 

E-Mail: christine.hydock@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB42

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Title: Patterns of Safety Violations by Motor Carrier Management

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FMCSA ́s regulations to enable the Agency to prevent interstate transportation by

motor carriers that employ officers who have shown unusual and repeated disregard for safety compliance. The rulemaking

would define conduct that constitutes a pattern or practice of avoiding compliance or otherwise concealing noncompliance with

the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These revisions would implement certain provisions of the Safe, Accountable,

Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and are designed to enhance the safety of

commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations on our nation ́s highways.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 (a) and 31502(b)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Final Rule 08/10/2006 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/13/2012 77 FR 67614 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Valerie Height 

Management Analyst

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Office of Policy (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0901 

E-Mail: valerie.height@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB44

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Title: Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers

Abstract: The rulemaking would adopt regulations governing the lease and interchange of passenger vehicles to: (1) identify

the motor carrier operating a bus or motorcoach and responsible for compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations; (2) ensure that a lessor surrenders control of the vehicle for the full term of the lease or temporary exchange of

vehicles and drivers; and (3) prohibit motor carriers subject to a prohibition of operating in interstate commerce from leasing

their vehicles to other carriers. This action is necessary to ensure that unsafe passenger carriers cannot evade FMCSA

oversight and enforcement by operating under the authority of another carrier that exercises no actual control over those

operations. This action would ensure that FMCSA, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and our State partners are

able to identify motor carriers transporting passengers in interstate commerce and correctly assign responsibility for regulatory

violations during inspections, investigations, compliance reviews, and crash studies. It also would provide the general public with

the means to identify the responsible motor carrier at the time of transportation.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 376; 49 CFR 390 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31502; 49 USC 13301; 49 USC 31136

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Miller 

Regulatory Development Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5370 

E-Mail: fmcsaregs@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB46

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Title: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would rescind the requirement that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in interstate

commerce submit, and motor carriers retain, driver-vehicle inspection reports when the driver has neither found nor been made

aware of any vehicle defects or deficiencies. Specifically, this rulemaking would remove a significant information collection

burden without adversely impacting safety. This rulemaking would remove a significant information collection burden without

adversely impacting safety. The value of the time saved by eliminating the paperwork burden associated with the filing of nodefect DVIRs is more than 1 billion dollars per year. This rulemaking responds in part to the President's January 2012

Regulatory Review and Reform initiative.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 396 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2013 
Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - Y, IC - Y; SLT - N Target completion date

05/21/2013.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Sean Gallagher 

MC-PRR

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-3740 

E-Mail: sean.gallagher@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB47

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Title: Electronic Signatures (E-Signatures) (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate the principles of FMCSA ́s regulatory guidance concerning e-signatures by

amending various sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to enable the use of e-signatures in

support of electronic recordkeeping. This would provide significant paperwork reductions and be less burdensome to the motor

carrier industry than the paper records the Agency currently requires.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 395; 49 CFR 396; 49 CFR 379 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - Y; IC - Y, SLT - N Target date TBD

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Alan W. Strasser 

Office of Chief Counsel

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Room 8201, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0286 

E-Mail: alan.strasser@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB57

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Title: Prohibition of Coercion

Abstract: Section 32911 of MAP-21 amended 49 U.S.C. section 31136(a) to require that regulations governing commercial

motor vehicle safety "ensure ... an operator of a commercial motor vehicle is not coerced by a motor carrier, shipper, receiver,

or transportation intermediary to operate a commercial vehicle in violation of a regulation promulgated under [49 U.S.C. section

31136 or chapters 51 or 313 of title 49, U.S.C.]." Given this new statutory requirement takes effect October 1, 2012, this
rulemaking must be fast tracked because it affects any new FMCSA rulemaking. Future rulemakings would need to consider

whether coercion of drivers is a concern. However, in rules where coercion would need to be considered, the Agency would

cross reference its regulation on coercion

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 386; 49 CFR 390 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 32911 of MAP-21

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Charles Medalen 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1354 

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AA22

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Title: Unified Registration System

Abstract: This rule would establish a new Unified Registration System (URS) to replace three legacy systems in support of

FMCSA ́s safety and commercial oversight responsibilities. It would require all entities subject to FMCSA jurisdiction to comply

with a new URS registration and biennial update requirement, disclose the cumulative registration information collected by URS

and provides a cross-reference to all regulatory requirements necessary to obtain permanent registration. It implements

statutory provisions in the ICC Termination Act and SAFTEA-LU. URS 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 has determined the total net societal benefits of the rule to be $19.5 million and the total societal

costs to be $26.5 million.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 360; 49 CFR 365; 49 CFR 366; 49 CFR 368; 49 CFR 387; 49 CFR 390 (To search for a specific CFR,

visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 104-88; 109 Stat 803, 888 (1995); 49 USC 13908; PL 109-159, sec 4304

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule (ICC Act) 01/01/1998 

Other Statutory Final Rule (SAFETEA-LU) 08/10/2006 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 08/26/1996 61 FR 43816 

ANPRM Comment Period End 10/25/1996 

NPRM 05/19/2005 70 FR 28990 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/17/2005 

Supplemental NPRM 10/26/2011 76 FR 66506 

Comment Period End 12/27/2011 

Final Rule 04/00/2013 

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-97-2349.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal; State
Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AB21

Agency Contact: Valerie Height 

Management Analyst

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Office of Policy (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0901 

E-Mail: valerie.height@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB04

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Title: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) from driving onto a highway-rail

grade crossing unless there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping. It is intended to reduce

the incidence of collisions between trains and CMVs. This rulemaking action is required by the Hazardous Materials

Transportation Authorization Act of 1994, as amended by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 392 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 02/16/1995 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/28/2011 76 FR 5120 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/2011 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/30/2011 76 FR 17615 

NPRM Re-opened Comment Period End 04/29/2011 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA18; Related to 2137-AE69

Agency Contact: Thomas Yager 

Driver and Carrier Operations Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4325 

E-Mail: tom.yager@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB43

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Title: Self Reporting of Out-of-State Convictions (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify the requirement for holders of commercial drivers licenses (CDL) convicted of violating

traffic laws in a State other than the State that issued their CDL, to notify the State of issuance about those violations under part
383.31 of FMCSA?s Commercial Drivers License Standards; and clarify the requirement for the licensing agency from the

jurisdiction in which the conviction takes place to notify the State licensing Agency that issued the CDL under part 384.209 State

Compliance with Commercial Drivers License Program. This rulemaking would also ensure that notifications required in sections

383.31 and 384.209 take place within 30 days of the conviction.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383.31; 49 CFR 384.209 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/02/2012 77 FR 46010 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/01/2012 

Final Rule 06/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - y IC - y SLT - no 1. Actual or Target

Completion Date - Completed 2. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated

changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) -

Undetermined, although there should be some savings for this rule it will not be substantial as States were not utilizing this

redundant method of notification. 3. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - NPRM published 8/2/12, comment

period ends 10/1/12 4. Notes - None.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Redmond 

Senior Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5014 

E-Mail: robert.redmond@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB58

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Title: Transportation of Agricultural Commodities

Abstract: FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in response to the two agriculture-related provisions

in MAP-21. The two provisions concerning the transportation of agriculture-related items by commercial motor vehicles (CMVs):

section 32934 ?Exemptions from Requirements for Covered Farm Vehicles? and section 32101(d), ?Transportation of

Agricultural Commodities and Farm Supplies.? Section 32101(d) of MAP-21 amends section 229(a)(1) of the Motor Carrier

Safety Improvement Act of 1999 [49 U.S.C. 31136 (note)] which provides a statutory exception to the hours-of-service (HOS)

rules for drivers of CMVs engaged in the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies. Section 32934 of MAP-21

provides a statutory exception to most of the FMCSRs, including those pertaining to commercial driver?s licenses and driver

qualification requirements, for the operation of covered farm vehicles by farm and ranch operators, their employees, and certain

other specified individuals under specific circumstances.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 395 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 32934 and sec 32101(d) of MAP-21

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Thomas Yager 

Driver and Carrier Operations Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4325 

E-Mail: tom.yager@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB06

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Title: Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations

Abstract: This rulemaking would require behind-the-wheel and classroom training for persons who must hold a commercial

driver ́s license to operate commercial motor vehicles. This action is in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of

Columbia Circuit ́s December 2005 decision remanding the May 21, 2004, Final Rule, "Minimum Training Requirements for

Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" to the Agency for further consideration. The rulemaking will consider the

effectiveness of CMV driver training in reducing crashes, the appropriate types and levels of training that should be mandated,

and related costs.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 380; 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 384 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136; 49 CFR 1.73; 49 USC 31502

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 12/26/2007 72 FR 73226 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/24/2008 73 FR 15471 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/2008 

NPRM Comment Period Extension End 05/23/2008 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA09

Agency Contact: Thomas Yager 

Driver and Carrier Operations Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4325 

E-Mail: tom.yager@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB17

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Title: New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act

of 1999

Abstract: This rulemaking would consider methods for ensuring a new applicant carrier is knowledgeable about the applicable

safety requirements before being granted New Entrant authority. The agency is considering whether to implement a proficiency

examination as part of its revised New Entrant Safety Assurance Process as well as other alternatives. This rulemaking
responds to issues raised in a petition from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety regarding new entrant applicant knowledge.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 113 Stat 1748 (1999); 49 USC 31144; PL 106-159, sec 210

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

ANPRM 08/25/2009 74 FR 42833 

ANPRM Comment Period End 10/26/2009 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA59

Agency Contact: Valerie Height 

Management Analyst

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Office of Policy (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0901 

E-Mail: valerie.height@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB49

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Title: Elimination of Redundant Maintenance Rule (RRR)

Abstract: The FMCSA would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to eliminate redundant inspection, repair,

and maintenance requirements. Specifically, the FMCSA would amend the regulations to include within 49 CFR 396.3,

concerning general maintenance rules, requirements that vehicles be properly lubricated and free of oil and grease leaks.

Currently, the requirements addressing oil and grease leaks, and lubrication are covered in a separate section. The Agency

believes combining the requirements in a single section of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations would improve the

clarity of the safety regulations and eliminate a redundancy in the maintenance rules.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 396.3 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - Y, IC - N, SLT - N

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Huntley 

Chief, Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 
Phone: 202-366-9209 

E-Mail: michael.huntley@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB56

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Title: MAP-21 Enhancements to the Unified Registration System

Abstract: In accordance with Section 32106 of MAP-21, which removed a cap of $300 for registration, this rule would propose

a new registration fee and incorporate other registration provisions of MAP-21.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 112-141, 126 Stat 777

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Business; Governmental Jurisdictions;

Organizations Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA22

Agency Contact: Valerie Height 

Management Analyst

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Office of Policy (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0901 

E-Mail: valerie.height@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AA97

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Title: National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training, testing, and certification standards for medical examiners responsible for

certifying that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers meet established physical qualifications standards; provide a

database (or National Registry) of medical examiners that meet the prescribed standards for use by motor carriers, drivers, and

Federal and State enforcement personnel in determining whether a medical examiner is qualified to conduct examinations of

interstate truck and bus drivers; and require medical examiners to transmit electronically to FMCSA the name of the driver and

a numerical identifier for each driver that is examined. The rulemaking would also establish the process by which medical

examiners who fail to meet or maintain the minimum standards would be removed from the National Registry. This action is in

response to section 4116 of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU).

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 391 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (2005), sec 4116

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 08/10/2006 
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/01/2008 73 FR 73129 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/30/2009 

Final Rule 04/20/2012 77 FR 24101 

Final Rule Effective 05/21/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ava Herman Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-7023 

E-Mail: ava.herman@dot.gov

Agency Contact: Frederic Wood 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-8542 

E-Mail: frederic.wood@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB28

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Title: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operations; Brakes; Adjustment Limits.

Abstract: In response to an April 2007 petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), FMCSA proposes to

revise the requirements concerning clamp and roto-chamber brake actuator readjustment limits contained in subpart C of the

FMCSRs. The purpose of this NPRM is to amend FMCSA ́s Aug. 2005 final rule (70 FR 48007) by updating and recodifying the

brake readjustment limits,clarifying their application, and correcting an error in cross-referencing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136(a); 49 USC 31502

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/02/2011 76 FR 54721 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/01/2011 

Final Rule 08/06/2012 77 FR 46633 

Final Rule Effective 09/05/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Deborah M Freund 

Senior Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5370 

E-Mail: deborah.freund@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB34

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Title: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report for Intermodal Equipment (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise a requirement of the FMCSRs that applies to intermodal equipment providers and

motor carriers operating intermodal equipment (IME). The rulemaking would delete the requirement for drivers operating IME to

submit driver-vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) when the driver has not found or been made aware of any defects ("no-defect

DVIRs"). This rulemaking responds to a joint petition for rulemaking from the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association

and the Institute of International Container Lessors.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 396 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31151

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/07/2011 76 FR 32906 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/2011 

Final Rule 06/12/2012 77 FR 34846 

Additional Information: SB y IC y SLT n 1. Actual or Target Completion Date - 6/10/12 2. Anticipated savings in costs and/or

information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and

also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - The final rule is expected to result in a burden reduction of 1.636

million hours. 3. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - Final Rule expected to publish in June 2012 4. Notes -

None

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA86

Agency Contact: Deborah M Freund 

Senior Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5370 

E-Mail: deborah.freund@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB35

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Title: Harmonizing Schedule I Drug Requirements

Abstract: Amend 49 CFR 391 and 382 to be consistent with the Schedule I requirements in 49 CFR 392.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 382; 49 CFR 391 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Motor Carrier Act of 1935, Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/08/2011 76 FR 40306 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/06/2011 

Final Rule 01/30/2012 77 FR 4479 
Final Rule: Correction 02/22/2012 77 FR 10391 

Final Action Correction Effective Date 02/22/2012 

Final Action Effective 02/29/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Sean Gallagher 

MC-PRR

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-3740 

E-Mail: sean.gallagher@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB38

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Title: Amendment to Agency Rules of Practice

Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify that paying a proposed civil penalty in full in response to a Notice of Claim would not

allow respondents to unilaterally avoid an admission of the violations charged under part 386.18(c) of FMCSA ́s Rules of

Practice. This rulemaking would also implement procedures for placing carriers who have "reincarnated," or attempted to evade

a history of violations by starting a new company, out-of-service.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 386 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, PL 106-159

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/13/2011 76 FR 77458 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/12/2012 

Final Rule 04/26/2012 77 FR 24863 

Final Rule Effective 05/29/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Thomas Yager 

Driver and Carrier Operations Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4325 

E-Mail: tom.yager@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB41

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Title: Record Retention Requirements for Household Goods Motor Carriers

Abstract: Individual shippers must sign for receipt of Federal consumer protection information concerning interstate

transportation of household goods when they seek service from authorized motor carriers. A November 2010 final rule requires

the signed receipt to be kept by household goods motor carriers for three years. A request was received to reduce the retention
period to one year. In this direct final rule, the Agency would reduce the retention period to one year.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 375 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 14104

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 07/16/2012 77 FR 41699 

Comment Period End 08/15/2012 

Confirmation of Final Rule Effective Date 08/27/2012 77 FR 51706 

Final Rule Effective 11/13/2012 

Additional Information: SB - Y IC - Y SLT - Y 1. Actual or Target Completion Date - 7/06/12 2. Anticipated savings in costs

and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible,

and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - The final rule is expected to result in a burden reduction of 5.36

million dollars. 3. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - Final Rule expected to publish in July 2012 4. Notes -

None

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Valerie Height 

Management Analyst

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Office of Policy (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0901 

E-Mail: valerie.height@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB45

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Title: Removal of a Final Rule; Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance

Abstract: This rulemaking will remove the CFR sections put into place by the vacated final rule 2126-AA89. On April 5, 2010,

FMCSA issued a related final rule (RIN 2126-AA89) that required the use of EOBRs by motor carriers with significant hours-ofservice violations (75 FR 17208). A petition for judicial review was filed with the Seventh Circuit. On August 26, 2011, the court

vacated the final rule due to how driver harassment was addressed by it.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 395 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553(b)(B)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 05/14/2012 77 FR 28448 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA89

Agency Contact: Ava Herman Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590
Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-7023 

E-Mail: ava.herman@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB48

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Title: Recission of Quarterly Financial Reporting Requirements (RRR)

Abstract: In this direct final rulemaking, FMCSA would rescind the quarterly financial reporting requirements for certain for-hire

motor carriers of property (Form QFR) and for-hire motor carriers of passengers (Form MP-1). These requirements are included

in 49 CFR Part 369 and apply to Class I (average annual gross transportation operating revenues of $10 million or more) and

Class II (average annual gross transportation operating revenues of $3 million dollars or more, but less than $10 million) for-hire

motor carriers of property. The requirements also apply to Class I (average annual gross transportation operating revenues of

$5 million or more) for-hire motor carriers of passengers. This burden can be removed without an adverse impact on safety or

the Agency ́s ability to maintain effective commercial regulations over the for-hire trucking and passenger-carrying industries.

FMCSA estimates that the elimination of these reporting requirements reduces the burden to industry by 202.4 hours or $9,989.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 369 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13101

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 06/27/2012 77 FR 38211 

Comment Period End 07/27/2012 

Final Rule Effective 08/27/2012 

Withdrawn 08/27/2012 77 FR 51705 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SLT - no SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N An adverse

comment was received and the DFR has been withdrawn, an NPRM will be published at a future date.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Miller 

Regulatory Development Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5370 

E-Mail: fmcsaregs@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB50

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Title: Unsatisfactory Safety Rating; Revocation of Operating Authority; Technical Amendments

Abstract: This rule would reissue a regulation implementing a statutory requirement that FMCSA revoke the operating authority

of a motor carrier that is prohibited from operating in interstate commerce for failure to comply with safety fitness requirements.

These changes were initially adopted as a part of final rule 2126-AA89 (EOBR1), which was vacated by a Seventh Circuit Court

decision in August 2011. This provision of the vacated rule was not discussed in the court's opinion, and, as it is required by

SAFELEA-LU, it is being repromulgated as a final rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 395 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 
Legal Authority: SAFETEA-LU

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 05/14/2012 77 FR 28451 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2126-AA89

Agency Contact: Ava Herman Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-7023 

E-Mail: ava.herman@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB51

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Title: Released Rates of Motor Carriers of Household Goods

Abstract: This rulemaking would harmonize FMCSA ́s regulations with a March 8, 2012, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

order in Docket RR 999, that requires certain information about household goods motor carrier liability to appear on the

estimates and bills of lading that motor carriers must provide to individual shippers.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 375 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13501

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 04/30/2012 77 FR 25371 

Final Rule Effective 05/15/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mr. Brodie Mack Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8045 

E-Mail: brodie.mack@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB52

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Title: Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce; Consumer Protection Regulations (RRR)

Abstract: This rule would amend FMCSA ́s regulations governing the transportation of household goods to remove an obsolete

requirement, resolve ambiguities and reduce a regulatory burden on household goods motor carriers.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 375 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13501

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 06/20/2012 77 FR 36932 

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 07/20/2012 

Direct Final Rule: Confirmation of Effective date 08/14/2012 77 FR 48460 

Direct Final Rule Effective 08/20/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N; Completion Date -

Complete There are no costs or benefits associated with removing obsolete provisions of the regulations.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mr. Brodie Mack Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8045 

E-Mail: brodie.mack@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB53

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Title: Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards; Gross Combination Weight Rating

(GCWR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would adopt conforming amendments to FMCSA ́s May 9, 2011, final rule on "Commercial Driver ́s

License Testing and Commercial Learner ́s Permit Standards." It would amend the definitions of "gross combination weight

rating" (GCWR) in 49 CFR 383.5 and 390.5 by removing a statement of enforcement policy that should not have been included

in the definition.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383.5; 49 CFR 390.5 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 109-347; PL 109-59; PL 98-554; PL 99-570

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 08/27/2012 77 FR 51706 

Comment Period End 09/26/2012 

Final Rule Effective 10/26/2012 

Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 10/29/2012 77 FR 65497 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Charles Medalen 

Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1354 
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB54

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Title: General Technical Amendments (RRR)

Abstract: This final rule makes technical corrections throughout 49 CFR subtitle B, chapter III. The Agency is making minor

editorial changes to correct errors and omissions and improve clarity. This rule does not make any substantive changes to the

affected parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Technical amendments include parts 350, 375, 383, 385, 386,

387, 390, 393, 395, and 397.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 375; 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 386; 49 CFR 387; 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 393; 49

CFR 395; 49 CFR 397 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13101; 49 USC 31101; 49 USC 31301; 49 USC 31501

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 10/01/2012 77 FR 59818 

Final Rule Effective 10/01/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N IC - N SLT - N 1. Actual or Target

Completion Date - Sept 2012. 2. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated

changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - The

final rule will not change current cost or burdens. 3. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - Final Rule expected

Sept 2012 4. Notes - None

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Andrea Manka 

Attorney-Advisor

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-0975 

E-Mail: andrea.manka@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) RIN: 2126-AB55

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Title: Rescission of 10-Day Agency Discretionary Period in Assigning Unsatisfactory Safety Ratings (RRR)

Abstract: This rule would remove the provision that gives the agency the discretion to allow a motor carrier transporting either

passengers or hazardous materials requiring placards an additional 10 days before a proposed unsatisfactory safety rating

becomes final when the carrier has asked the agency to change the proposed rating because corrective actions have been

taken. This provision is inconsistent with 49 U.S.C. 31144(c)(4) and is contrary to the Department ́s safety policy.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31144

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 10/23/2012 77 FR 64759 

Final Rule Effective 11/23/2012 
Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N IC - N SLT - N 1. Actual or Target

Completion Date - Dec 2012. 2. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated

changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - The

final rule will not change current cost or burdens. 3. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - Final Rule expected

Dec 2012 4. Notes - None

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Mancl 

Enforcement and Compliance Division

Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 493-0442 

E-Mail: david.mancl@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK72

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Title: Early Warning Reporting and Foreign Defect Reporting Regulation

Abstract: This rulemaking would make amendments to the early warning reporting (EWR) rule established pursuant to the

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act, as well as amendments to the regulations

governing motor vehicle and equipment recalls. As to the changes to the EWR rule, this rulemaking would require that new

safety equipment be added to the list of components for which manufacturers must provide early warning reporting. This

rulemaking would add requirements that light vehicle manufacturers specify the vehicle type and the fuel or propulsion system

type (like hybrids) in their quarterly EWR submissions. It would also add new component categories of electronic stability control

for light vehicles, buses, emergency vehicles, and medium-heavy vehicle manufacturers; and forward collision avoidance, lane

departure prevention, and back over prevention for light vehicle manufacturers. In addition to the EWR proposals, this

rulemaking would require motor vehicle manufacturers to submit their annual list of substantially similar vehicles via the Internet.

As for amendments to the safety recalls regulations, this rulemaking would impose various enhancements to garner information,

in many cases electronically, that are expected to help expedite the agency’s review, processing, and distribution of information

to the public related to a safety recall, as well as expedite the manufacturer’s information on a recall to affected owners and

better inform consumers of whether their personal vehicles are affected by a safety recall. This rulemaking would be responsive

to requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 579 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30166 (m) (5)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Publish Final Rule 07/05/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/10/2012 77 FR 55605 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/09/2012 

Analyzing Comments 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Christina Morgan 

Chief, Early Warning Reporting

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4238 

E-Mail: tina.morgan@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK75

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Title: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Badging and Fuel Compartment Labels on Alternative Fuel Usage

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), title 1,

subtitle A, section 105, as it amends 49 USC section 32908, to implement Consumer Information and Consumer Education

programs related to fuel economy, GHG, other emissions, and alternative fuels. EISA directs the Secretary of Transportation to

label vehicles with a permanent and prominent display that an automobile is capable of operating on alternative fuels, and to

include in the owner ́s manual for vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels information that describes that capability and

the benefits of using alternative fuels, including the renewable nature and environmental benefits of using alternative fuels.

Additionally, EISA requires a label to be attached to the fuel compartment of vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels,

with the form of alternative fuel stated on the label. EISA, signed into law on December 19, 2007, requires that the Secretary

issue a final rule not later than 42 months after the date of the enactment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32908; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final rule 06/19/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK73

Agency Contact: Gregory Powell Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5206 

E-Mail: gregory.powell@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK76

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Title: Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information - Part 2

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to requirements of the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 to establish a

national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program for replacement tires designed for use on motor vehicles. On March

30, 2010, NHTSA published a final rule specifying the test procedures to be used to rate the performance of replacement

passenger car tires for this new program (75 FR 15893). This rulemaking would address how this information would be made

available to consumers.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 
Legal Authority: 49 USC 32304

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Supplemental NPRM 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK83

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles 

Office of Planning and Consumer Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-2057 

E-Mail: mary.versailles@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK86

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Title: Mandatory Event Data Recorder Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard to mandate the installation of Event

Data Recorders (EDR) in light vehicles. The standard would incorporate the current 49 CFR part 563, which established the

current reporting requirement of voluntarily installed EDRs in light vehicles. Part 563 presently requires vehicle manufacturers

who are voluntarily installing EDRs to be in compliance with the regulation by September 1, 2012. This rulemaking would not

affect the 2012 compliance date for voluntarily-installed EDRs. Furthermore, this rulemaking would not modify any of the part

563 data elements, data capture and format requirements, data retrieval specifications, or data survivability and crash test

requirements. Moreover, this rulemaking to mandate EDRs across the entire light vehicle fleet could contribute to advancements

in vehicle designs, and advanced restraint and other safety countermeasures. The estimated total incremental costs associated

with this rulemaking would be $24.4 million (2009 dollars), which is measured from a baseline of 91.6 percent EDR installation

to 100 percent installation, assuming the sale of 15.5 million light vehicles per year.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 563 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/13/2012 77 FR 74144 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/11/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AI72; Related to 2127-AK12

Agency Contact: David Sutula 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-3273 

FAX: 202 366-2739

E-Mail: david.sutula@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK92

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Title: Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions from ATA and Roadsafe America to require the installation of speed

limiting devices on heavy trucks. In response to the petitions, NHTSA requested public comment on the subject and received

thousands of comments supporting the petitioner’s request. Based on the available safety data and the ancillary benefit of

reduced fuel consumption, this rulemaking would consider a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that would require the

installation of speed limiting devices on heavy trucks. We believe this rule would have minimal cost, as all heavy trucks already

have these devices installed, although some vehicles do not have the limit set. This rule would decrease the estimated 1,115

fatal crashes annually involving vehicles with a GVWR of over 11,793.4 kg (26,000 lbs) on roads with posted speed limits of 55

mph or above.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30116; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Markus Price 

Safety Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0098 

E-Mail: markus.price@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK93

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Title: Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010, which directs the Secretary of

Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other

pedestrians of motor vehicle operation.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: Legislation requires the Secretary of Transportation to initiate rulemaking by July 2012 and issue a final rule

not later than January 2014.

Action Source Description Date
NPRM Statutory Initiate rulemaking 07/05/2012 

Other Statutory Final Rule 01/03/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Marisol Medri 

Safety Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-6987 

E-Mail: marisol.medri@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK95

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Title: Establish Side Impact Performance Requirements for Child Restraint Systems

Abstract: This rulemaking would include side impact performance requirements, a side impact test procedure, and the use of a

new side impact dummy in FMVSS No. 213, Child Restraint Systems, to evaluate the performance of child restraint systems in

side impacts. It is estimated that the costs and benefits of this rulemaking will be minimal. This rulemaking would be responsive

to requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 07/05/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Cristina Echemendia 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-6345 

E-Mail: cristina.echemendia@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK96

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Title: Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity

Abstract: This rulemaking would promulgate a new FMVSS for rollover structural integrity requirements for motorcoaches. In

August 2007, NHTSA published a motorcoach safety plan identifying four specific priority items: seat belts on motorcoaches,

rollover structural integrity, emergency evacuation, and fire safety. The DOT published a comprehensive motorcoach safety

action plan in November 2009 that reiterated NHTSA ́s motorcoach safety priorities. This rulemaking also addresses 6

recommendations issued by the NTSB on motorcoach roof strength and structural integrity and is responsive to requirements of

the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Publish Final Rule 07/05/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Shashi Kuppa 

Chief, Special Vehicles and Systems Division

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-3827 

FAX: 202-493-7002

E-Mail: shashi.kuppa@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL01

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Title: FMVSS No. 218 and Enforcement Policy Concerning Novelty Helmets

Abstract: This rulemaking would reduce the sale and use of novelty motorcycle helmets. The rulemaking would set forth an

interpretation that clarifies that novelty helmets are within the reach of 49 USC 30102(a)(7), motor vehicle equipment. In

addition, this rulemaking would propose preliminary screening requirements that could be used by laboratories, law enforcement,

or Customs and Border Protection to identify helmets that are not designed to comply with FMVSS No. 218.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.218 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of

authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Shashi Kuppa 

Chief, Special Vehicles and Systems Division

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-3827 

FAX: 202-493-7002

E-Mail: shashi.kuppa@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL04

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Title: Q3s 3-Year-Old Side Impact Dummy

Abstract: This rulemaking would apply to a new anthropomorphic test device to be specified in title 49, part 572 of the CFR.

The new device is a crash test dummy that represents a 3-year-old-child. The dummy, known as the Q3s, was developed to

evaluate injuries to children in side impact crashes. If adopted into part 572, NHTSA would be able to propose the new dummy's

use in future side impact upgrades of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child restraint systems. This rulemaking

would be responsive to requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 572 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Publish Final Rule 07/05/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK95

Agency Contact: Peter Martin 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5668 

E-Mail: peter.martin@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL06

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Title: Importation of Motor Vehicles Not Originally Manufactured to Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

Abstract: This rulemaking would set forth a draft new interpretation, and related proposed amendments to an existing
regulation, concerning the statutes and regulations governing the importation of motor vehicles. It addresses motor vehicles (in

new or used condition) that were originally manufactured as completed vehicles outside the United States but did not comply

with and were not certified to applicable United States motor vehicle and motor vehicle equipment standards as so

manufactured, and subsequently were partially disassembled and in total or in part offered for entry into the United States as

motor vehicle equipment, instead of as a motor vehicle.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 591 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30141 to 30147; 49 USC 322a

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Lily Smith 

Attorney-Advisor

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-2992 

E-Mail: lily.smith@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL08

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Title: Amendment to Part 543; Technical Performance Requirements for Immobilizer Devices

Abstract: This rulemaking would make a technical amendment to 49 CFR part 543 by adding optional technical performance

requirements for immobilizer devices that would allow manufacturers of passenger motor vehicles to obtain an exemption from

the parts-marking requirements of the vehicle theft prevention standard for passenger motor vehicle lines that have, as standard

equipment, an immobilization device that meets the added requirements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 543 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33101; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Hisham Mohamed Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-0307 

E-Mail: hisham.mohamed@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL12

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Title: Consumer Information on Fuel Economy, Emissions, and Alternative Fuel Usage

Abstract: This rulemaking would, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) and promulgated

under 49 U.S.C. section 32908 (g), develop and implement a consumer information campaign to: (1) improve understanding of

automobile performance related to fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, and other pollutant emissions; (2) inform

consumers of the benefits of using alternative fuels and the location of alternative fueling stations; (3) and increase awareness

of automotive thermal management technologies. This rulemaking is the third, and final, phase of consumer information

initiatives required by EISA. The first phase promulgated new Fuel Economy and Environment labels for new automobiles, and

was finalized in May 2011 (2127-AK73). The second phase (2127-AK75), currently being developed, addresses EISA

requirements to: affix a permanent and prominent display that identifies new automobiles that are capable of operating on

alternative fuels; attach a label to the fuel tank filler compartment of alternative fuel vehicles; and include in the owner ́s manual

for vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels information describing the benefits of using alternative fuels, including their

renewable nature and environmental benefits .

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32908; delegation of authority 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory EISA statutory deadline 06/16/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK73; Related to 2127-AK75

Agency Contact: James Tamm 

Fuel Economy Division Chief

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-0515 

E-Mail: james.tamm@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL15

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Title: Amend Definition of Motorcycle to Exclude Enclosed 3-Wheeled Passenger Vehicles

Abstract: This rulemaking would change the regulatory definition of motorcycle to exclude three-wheeled vehicles that are

configured like passenger cars. Under the existing regulatory definition of motorcycle in Part 571.3, three-wheeled motor

vehicles are classified as motorcycles. This is appropriate for motorcycles with sidecars, trikes, and other three-wheeled vehicles

that are based on a motorcycle-like configuration. However, other three-wheeled vehicles have passenger-car characteristics

such as fully enclosed cabins, hinged doors with roll-up windows, steering wheels, and side-by-side seating. Because these

car-like vehicles ride on three wheels instead of four, they are not required to meet federal safety standards for passenger cars

(although they are subject to motorcycle safety standards.) Various car-like three-wheeled vehicle models have been imported

into the U.S. and have been available for sale to the public. NHTSA believes consumers who purchase these vehicles are likely

to assume that these vehicles have the same safety features and crash protection as passenger cars certified to federal safety

standards.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.3 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 
Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne 

Office of Crash Avoidance Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4931 

E-Mail: mike.pyne@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL17

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Title: Make Inoperative Exemptions, Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People With Disabilities, from FMVSS No. 226

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to a petition from Bruno Independent Living Aids to amend 49 CFR part 595, subpart

C, Make Inoperative Exemptions, Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People With Disabilities. Bruno is requesting that the

agency include a new exemption relating to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for ejection mitigation that would allow

them to modify vehicles without taking the vehicle out of compliance to facilitate the mobility of physically disabled drivers and

passengers. This request is similar to others already granted by the agency.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.226; 49 CFR 595; 49 CFR 571.3 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority 49 CFR

1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/26/2012 77 FR 65352 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AI94; Related to 2127-AK65

Agency Contact: Christopher Wiacek 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4801 

FAX: 202-493-2739

E-Mail: chris.wiacek@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL20

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Title: FMVSS No. 225--Upgrade of LATCH Usability Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FMVSS No. 225, Child restraint anchorage systems, to improve the ease of use for

lower anchorages and tether in all rear seating positions in accordance with the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century

Act" (MAP-21), Public Law 112-141, address comments on LATCH usability received in response to the LATCH public meeting

held on February 8, 2007, and standardize features of LATCH for enabling simple and standardized consumer messaging to

facilitate increased LATCH use and correct child seat installation.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.225 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Cristina Echemendia 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-6345 

E-Mail: cristina.echemendia@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL24

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Title: Rapid Tire Deflation Test in FMVSS No. 110 (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify the rapid tire deflation test included in FMVSS No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims for

Motor Vehicles. After a recent review of the standard by the agency, we have tentatively concluded that the rapid tire deflation

test is unclear as currently stated with respect to testing of towed vehicles.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: George Soodoo 

Chief, Vehicle Safety Dynamics Division (NVS-122)

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-2720 

FAX: 202 366-4329

E-Mail: george.soodoo@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL27

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Title: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment"

Abstract: This rulemaking would restore the side marker lamp requirements for vehicles that are over 80 inches wide, and also

less than 30 feet in overall length, to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and

Associated Equipment. The requirements were modified when the agency published a final rule reorganizing the standard on

December 4, 2007. A 1980 final rule created a relaxed requirement for vehicles that are less than 30 feet in overall length, so

that dual wheeled pickup trucks that share components with regular pickup trucks did not have to meet separate requirements.

This relaxed requirement was inadvertently omitted when the rule was reorganized in 2007, so this rulemaking would restore the

1980 language.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Markus Price 

Safety Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0098 

E-Mail: markus.price@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL28

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Title: Lamps and Reflective Devices for Agricultural Equipment

Abstract: This rulemaking would meet the requirements of section 31601, Rulemaking on Visibility of Agricultural Equipment, of

the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Public Law 112-141. This is a statutory mandate. The

purpose of this rule would be to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a

public road. The rule would establish minimum lighting and marking standards for applicable agricultural equipment that are

equivalent to American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Standard 279.14, "Lighting and Marking of

Agricultural Equipment on Highways," or any successor standard, in accordance with section 31601 of the MAP-21. Pursuant to

section 31601 of the MAP-21, agricultural equipment has the meaning given the term "agricultural field equipment" in the

ASABE Standard 390.4: "Agricultural tractors, self-propelled machines, implements, and combinations thereof designed primarily
for agricultural field operations." The costs and benefits of this regulation have not yet been determined. According to section

31505 of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012, Public Law 112-141, division C, title I, if the

Secretary determines that any deadline for issuing a final rule under this act cannot be met, a new deadline may be established

and a letter must be submitted to Congress explaining why the deadline cannot be met.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 112-141; sec 31601; 126 Stat 775-776

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 

Final Rule, Public Law 112-141, section 31601(b)(1) requires the

promulgation of a rule not later than two years after the date of

enactment of the MAP-21. 

07/06/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Hines 

General Engineer Office of Crash Avoidance Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-2720 

E-Mail: dhines@nhtsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK42

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Title: T-Type Temporary Spare Tire Physical Dimensions Test Inflation Pressure

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to a petition received from the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA) requesting that the

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration make a technical correction to the test inflation pressure required by the physical

dimensions test for T-Type tires in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109, New pneumatic and certain specialty tires.

The T&RA proposed changing the specified test inflation pressure from 52 psi to 60 psi.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.109 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/30/2009 74 FR 56166 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/29/2009 

Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Marisol Medri 
Safety Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-6987 

E-Mail: marisol.medri@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK43

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Title: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Standard No. 111; Rearview Mirrors, to reflect requirements

contained in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007. The Act requires that NHTSA expand the

required field of view to enable the driver of a motor vehicle to detect areas behind the motor vehicle to reduce death and injury

resulting from backing incidents, particularly incidents involving small children and disabled persons. According to the Act, such

a standard may be met by the provision of additional mirrors, sensors, cameras, or other technology to expand the driver ́s field

of view.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.111 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Initiate rulemaking 02/28/2009 

Other Statutory Final Rule 02/28/2011 

Other Statutory FR per Letter to Congress 12/31/2011 

Other Statutory FR per 2nd Letter to Congress 02/29/2012 

Other Statutory FR per 3nd Letter to Congress 12/31/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 03/04/2009 74 FR 9477 

ANPRM Comment Period End 05/04/2009 

NPRM 12/07/2010 75 FR 76185 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/07/2011 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/02/2011 76 FR 11417 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened End 04/18/2011 

Final Action 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Markus Price 

Safety Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0098 

E-Mail: markus.price@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK56

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Title: Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208

Abstract: This rulemaking would require the installation of lap/shoulder belts in newly manufactured motorcoaches. Specifically,

this rulemaking would establish a new definition for motorcoaches in 49 CFR part 571.3. It would also amend Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, to require the installation of lap/shoulder belts at all driver and

passenger seating positions. It would also require the installation of lap/shoulder belts at driver seating positions of large school

buses in FMVSS No. 208. This rulemaking responds, in part, to recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety

Board for improving bus safety and to a newly enacted statutory mandate in MAP-21 to require seat belts in certain buses.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208; 49 CFR 571.3 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 07/05/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/18/2010 75 FR 50958 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/18/2010 

Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Sutula 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-3273 

FAX: 202 366-2739

E-Mail: david.sutula@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK97

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Title: Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles

Abstract: This rulemaking would promulgate a new Federal standard that would require stability control systems on truck

tractors and motorcoaches that address both rollover and loss of control crashes, after an extensive research program to

evaluate the available technologies, an evaluation of the costs and benefits, and a review of manufacturer ́s product plans.

Rollover and loss of control crashes involving heavy vehicles is a serious safety issue that is responsible for 304 fatalities and

2,738 injuries annually. They are also a major cause of traffic tie-ups, resulting in millions of dollars of lost productivity and

excess energy consumption each year. Suppliers and truck and motorcoach manufacturers have developed stability control

technology for heavy vehicles to mitigate these types of crashes. Our preliminary estimate produces an effectiveness range of

thirty-seven to fifty-six percent against single-vehicle tractor-trailer rollover crashes and three to fourteen percent against loss of

control crashes that result from skidding on the road surface. With these effectiveness estimates, annually, we estimate 29 - 66

lives would be saved, 517 - 979 MAIS 1-5 injuries would be reduced, and 810 - 1,693 crashes that involved property damage

only would be eliminated. Additionally, it would save $10 - $26 million in property damage and travel delays. Based on the

technology unit costs and affected vehicles, we estimate technology costs would be $55 to 107 million, annually. However, the

costs savings from reducing travel delay and property damage would produce net benefits of $128 - $372 million. This

rulemaking is responsive to requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49
CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 07/05/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/23/2012 77 FR 30766 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/21/2012 

Final Rule 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: George Soodoo 

Chief, Vehicle Safety Dynamics Division (NVS-122)

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-2720 

FAX: 202 366-4329

E-Mail: george.soodoo@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL11

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Title: FMVSS No. 121, Air Brake Systems; Response to Petition for Reconsideration

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to a petition for reconsideration of a July 27, 2011 final rule. In response to earlier

petitions, the agency made small adjustments to the new stopping distance requirements for truck tractors when tested from

initial speeds below 60 mph. In this new petition, the petitioners ask for (1) additional lengthening of the lower initial speed

stopping distance requirements for non-typical truck tractors, and (2) that stopping distance requirements for 20 and 25 mph

initial speeds be removed from the standard, since they do not apply to any truck tractors. Granting or denying the first

requested change would have little to no associated costs. Granting or denying the second requested change would have no

associated costs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.121 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK84

Agency Contact: George Soodoo 

Chief, Vehicle Safety Dynamics Division (NVS-122)

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-2720 

FAX: 202 366-4329

E-Mail: george.soodoo@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL13

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Title: Response to Petitions for Reconsideration, Designated Seating Position and Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to remaining issues regarding petitions for reconsideration received in response to a

final rule. On October 8, 2008, NHTSA published a final rule amending the definition of the term, "designated seating position,"

as used in the Federal motor vehicle safety standards, to more clearly indicate which areas within the interior of a vehicle meet

that definition. The final rule also established a calculation procedure for determining the number of designated seating positions

at a seat location based upon seating surface width for passenger cars, buses, and light trucks and multipurpose passenger

vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than 4,536 kilograms (kg) (10,000 pounds (lbs.)). On December 23,

2009 (74 FR 68185), a partial final rule responding to petitions for reconsideration was published that allowed one additional

year of lead time so that vehicle manufacturers would need to start complying with the final rule on September 1, 2011. This

final rule would address the remaining petitions for reconsideration and requests for interpretation of the October 2008 final rule.

These include changes to the adopted definition of a DSP, the seating surface measuring procedure, countermeasure definition,

and the DSP calculation. It would also address technical corrections, similitude with draft SAE J1100:2009, consumer

information labels for non-DSPs and petitions on preemption.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.3 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AI94; Related to 2127-AK65

Agency Contact: David Sutula 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-3273 

FAX: 202 366-2739

E-Mail: david.sutula@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL18

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Title: Part 567 - Certification Authorized By 49 U.S.C. 30115

Abstract: This rulemaking would make a technical amendment to agency regulations that prescribe the format and content of

certification labels that manufacturers are required to affix to motor vehicles manufactured for sale in the United States. The

amendment would require the insertion of specified language on the certification labels for certain vehicles that was

inadvertently omitted from the regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 567 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; 49 USC 32504; 49 USC
33101-4; 49 USC 33108-9

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/06/2012 77 FR 46677 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/05/2012 

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Coleman R Sachs 

Chief, Import and Certification Division, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-3151 

FAX: 202-366-1024

E-Mail: coleman.sachs@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL25

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Title: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Matters Incorporated by Reference Reconsideration

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to a petition for reconsideration of the January 6, 2012, final rule consolidating the

list of publications incorporated by reference in 49 CFR part 571, and including citations to the centralized list in the Federal

motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) referencing the incorporated publications. This rulemaking would correct regulatory text

that was inadvertently amended with out-of-date language. Additionally, this rulemaking would make several technical

amendments/corrections to the consolidated list of incorporations by reference and to several FMVSS to clarify versions of

publications incorporated by reference, add citations to FMVSS incorporating material that were inadvertently not included in the

consolidated list, and correct typographical errors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 322; 5 USC 552

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK89

Agency Contact: William Shakely 

Attorney-Advisor

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-1723 

E-Mail: william.shakely@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL26

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Title: Repeal of Insurance Reports and Information (Insurer Reporting Requirements)

Abstract: Pursuant to title 49 U.S.C., section 33112; Insurance Reports and Information of the Motor Vehicle Theft Law

Enforcement Act, NHTSA promulgated 49 CFR part 544, which required certain passenger motor vehicle insurers to file an

annual report with the agency. Each insurer's report included information about thefts and recoveries of motor vehicles, the

rating rules used by the insurer to establish premiums for comprehensive coverage, the actions taken by the insurer to reduce

such premiums, and the actions taken by the insurer to reduce or deter theft. As part of MAP-21, Congress subsequently

repealed section 33112, and, as NHTSA has no other statutory basis to require this information, NHTSA is repealing part 544.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor 

Division Chief, Consumer Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0846 

FAX: 202-493-2290

E-Mail: rosalind.proctor@nhtsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL29

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Title: State Graduated Driver Licensing Incentive Grant

Abstract: On July 6, 2012, the President signed into law, the Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21),

Public Law 112-141, which among other things, amended the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ́s (NHTSA)

highway safety grant program (23 U.S.C. 402) and consolidated other grants into a single grant program, the national priority

safety program grants (23 U.S.C. 405). MAP-21 requires NHTSA to award grants pursuant to rulemaking and to establish

minimum qualification criteria for the graduated driver licensing (GDL) grant in accordance with the notice and comment

provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. In order to meet the statutory rulemaking requirements and to award all grants

timely in fiscal years 2013 and 2014, NHTSA must proceed with an expedited rulemaking. Accordingly, NHTSA is taking a twopronged approach. NHTSA is preparing an interim final rule (IFR) to implement the grant criteria for all of the grants.

Simultaneously, NHTSA is preparing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the minimum requirements for the GDL grant

with a 20-day comment period. (NHTSA is seeking a separate RIN for the IFR.) NHTSA intends to incorporate the GDL

provisions, including addressing any comments in response to the NPRM, into the IFR for all of the grants. The short comment

period is necessary to ensure that NHTSA meets the expedited schedule necessary to provide States with sufficient opportunity

to apply for FY 2013 and FY 2014 grants.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1200 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 405; PL 112-141

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/05/2012 77 FR 60956 
NPRM Comment Period End 10/25/2012 

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Russel Ian Krupen 

Attorney Advisor

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave SE, W41-206, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1834 

FAX: 202 366-3820

E-Mail: russell.krupen@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL30

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Title: Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs

Abstract: On July 6, 2012, the President signed into law, the Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21),

Pub. L. 112-141, which among other things, amended the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ́s (NHTSA) highway

safety grant program (23 U.S.C. 402) and consolidated other grant programs into a single grant program, the national priority

safety program grants (23 U.S.C. 405). MAP-21 requires NHTSA to award grants pursuant to rulemaking and to establish

requirements for the graduated driver licensing (GDL) grant in accordance with the notice and comment provisions of the

Administrative Procedure Act. In order to meet the statutory rulemaking requirements and to award all grants timely in fiscal

years 2013 and 2014, NHTSA must proceed with an expedited rulemaking. Accordingly, NHTSA is taking a two-pronged

approach. NHTSA is preparing an interim final rule (IFR) to implement the grant criteria for all the grants. Simultaneously,

NHTSA is preparing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the minimum requirements for the GDL grant with a 20-day

comment period. (NHTSA is seeking a separate RIN for the GDL NPRM.) NHTSA intends to incorporate the GDL provisions,

including addressing any comments in response to the NPRM, into the IFR for all of the grants.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1200 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 402; 23 USC 405; PL 112-141

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jin Kim 

Attorney-Advisor

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-5248 

FAX: 202 366-3820

E-Mail: jin.kim@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL31
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Title: Corrections and Minor Revisions to the MY 2014-2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency

Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles

Abstract: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed

the first-ever program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel consumption in the heavy-duty highway vehicle

sector. This broad sector – ranging from large pickups to sleeper-cab tractors – together represent the second largest

contributor to oil consumption and GHG emissions from the mobile source sector, after light-duty passenger cars and trucks.

The final rule was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2011 (76 FR 57106). NHTSA is issuing this rulemaking

to revise portions of the regulations in 49 CFR part 535 to correct technical errors and gaps identified in the promulgated MY

2014-2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and

Vehicles final rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 523; 49 CFR 535 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32902; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK74

Agency Contact: James Tamm 

Fuel Economy Division Chief

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-0515 

E-Mail: james.tamm@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK18

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Title: FMVSS No. 124, Accelerator Control Systems Upgrade

Abstract: The agency is considering several revisions to FMVSS No. 124. First, we are considering revisions to the test

procedures for vehicles with electronically controlled throttles as well as electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. These test

procedures are the product of several workshops and public meetings. We anticipate that all vehicles would be able to meet

them because it would not involve changes to the existing basic requirements of the standard. Second, we are considering

adding a new requirement for a brake-throttle override system on light vehicles. Under certain conditions, this would require that

the braking system override the throttle control in the event of a conflict. All vehicle manufacturers are in the process of

equipping all of their U.S. vehicles with such technology, if they have not done so already. We anticipate that this new

requirement would accommodate the current and planned override technologies.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.124 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 301

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Initiate Rulemaking 08/28/2009 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 04/16/2012 77 FR 22638 
NPRM Comment Period End 06/15/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne 

Office of Crash Avoidance Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4931 

E-Mail: mike.pyne@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK88

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Title: FMVSS 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention, Keyless Ignition Systems

Abstract: FMVSS No. 114, Theft protection and rollaway prevention, has provisions that govern the operation of ignition

systems in vehicles. This rulemaking would address emerging safety concerns that NHTSA has identified using consumer

compliance data regarding keyless ignition controls that are not directly addressed by this standard. The concerns are drivers

who are unable to shut down the propulsion system of their vehicle in the event of any on-road emergency; drivers who shut off

the propulsion system without putting their vehicle in park and walk away from the vehicle, leaving it prone to roll away; and

drivers who do put their vehicle in park, but inadvertently leave the propulsion system active increasing the risk of carbon

monoxide poisoning in a closed environment. We anticipate that these new requirements would have little or no anticipated cost

as they are based on a new Society of Automotive Engineers Recommended Practice J2948-20110. We believe that

manufacturers already intend to follow that Practice voluntarily. The benefits for these new provisions would be reduced

consumer confusion with these new controls and reduced of potential risk of death or injury. However, because these systems

are not widespread in current vehicles, their benefits cannot yet be readily quantified.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.114 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

NPRM 12/12/2011 76 FR 77183 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/2012 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/15/2012 77 FR 15351 

NPRM Extended Comment Period End 03/22/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple 

Safety Engineer, Vehicle Controls and Adapted Vehicle Division

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5559 

E-Mail: gayle.dalrymple@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK98

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Title: Pedestrian Safety Global Technical Regulation (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would provide requirements to protect pedestrian heads and legs when impacted by the front end of

vehicles. NHTSA initiated this rulemaking following the establishment of the Global Technical Regulation (GTR) by the UNECE ́s

World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) in November 2008 and plans to base the new FMVSS

based on the GTR.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. Before NHTSA can propose a pedestrian standard

based on the GTR additional research is needed to address technical issues related to the test procedure and test devices. SB:

Y IC: N SLT: N

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Peter Martin 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5668 

E-Mail: peter.martin@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL03

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Title: FMVSS No. 205, Glazing Materials, GTR (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would enhance FMVSS No. 205 by adopting a Global Technical Regulation (GTR), which contains

updated performance tests for glazing materials that are composed of glass, laminated glass, or glass faced with plastic

compared to what is currently in FMVSS No. 205. The tests in the GTR would allow manufacturers to achieve efficiencies in the

certification process while not degrading safety or imposing new burdens. This rulemaking was recently downgraded to

nonsignificant and will not appear on next month ́s report.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.205 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 

NPRM 06/21/2012 77 FR 37478 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/20/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB: Y IC: N SLT: N Those manufacturers only

testing to the current FMVSS 205 (ANSI Z26.1) and not ECE Regulation 43 would experience increased testing costs of

between $1,900 and $2,100. Those manufacturers currently testing to both standards would experience a net savings. Because

we do not know how many manufacturers are testing to multiple glazing standards, we cannot directly estimate the overall

economic impact of the proposal. However, we do not believe that the economic impacts of this proposal would be greater than

$0.009 to $0.01 per vehicle for a new make and model based on the possible increase in testing costs of $1,900 to $2,100

divided by an average vehicle design lifetime sales of 210,000 units.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple 

Safety Engineer, Vehicle Controls and Adapted Vehicle Division

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5559 

E-Mail: gayle.dalrymple@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL05

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Title: Amend FMVSS No. 210 to Incorporate the Use of a New Force Application Device (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, Seat belt assembly

anchorages, to replace the existing body blocks for testing the strength of seat belts with a new Force Application Device and

associated positioning procedure. Because the device is easier to use than the current body blocks, this rulemaking would

simplify the compliance test of the standard and make NHTSA ́s evaluation of seat belt anchorage strength more effective. We

estimate the one-time cost of purchasing a set of these devices (approximately $40,000) would be offset by the continual labor

cost savings in setting up the devices for testing. NHTSA ́s testing has demonstrated that the proposed force application

devices do not appear to affect the stringency of the standard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.210 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of

authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/30/2012 77 FR 19155 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/29/2012 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB: Y IC: N SLT: N We anticipate that this rule will

reduce testing costs compared to current standard. This rule will also reduce NHTSA compliance costs and industry testing

costs annually starting with the effective date. We estimate the cost of each of the two sizes of the Force Application Device to

be approximately $8,000 each. Assuming a vehicle manufacturer or testing facility purchases a set of two FAD1s and three

FAD2s, the principal cost associated with this NPRM is the one-time purchase cost of the set, totaling $40,000. The FADs

require significantly less effort, time and personnel to install in the test vehicle. Thus, we believe there would be associated cost

savings which could off-set the purchase cost of the FADs.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Carla Rush 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4583 

E-Mail: carla.cuentas@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AJ49

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Title: Subpart T Hybrid III-10C Dummy, 10-Year-Old Child

Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate the Hybrid III 10-year-old dummy into part 572 for potential application in Federal

motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) such as FMVSS No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." Anton ́s Law, signed by the

President on December 4, 2002, specified in section 4 that within 24 months, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop and

evaluate an anthropomorphic test device that simulates a 10-year-old child for use in testing child restraints used in passenger

motor vehicles. The evaluation and testing of such a device has been completed by NHTSA. This rulemaking would include a

rationale for the dummy performance response requirements; detailed dummy design drawings and specifications; and a

procedures manual for the dummy inspection, assembly, and disassembly.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 572 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/13/2005 70 FR 40281 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/2005 70 FR 40281 

Final Rule 02/27/2012 77 FR 11651 

Final Rule Effective 04/27/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Peter Martin 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5668 

E-Mail: peter.martin@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AJ93

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Title: FMVSS No. 403 Platform Lift Systems Control Lighting, Illumination and Testing Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions for rulemaking from platform lift manufacturers (Maxon, Ricon and Lift-U)

requesting that NHTSA amend portions of FMVSS No. 403, "Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles." The petitions request
changes to requirements related to control lighting, threshold warning beacon location, units of measurement for threshold

warning beacon illumination, infrared threshold warning systems, wheelchair retention device impact testing, and platform

illumination.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.403 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/20/2007 72 FR 72326 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/19/2008 

Final Action 04/05/2012 77 FR 20558 

Final Action Effective 05/07/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne 

Office of Crash Avoidance Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4931 

E-Mail: mike.pyne@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK06

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Title: Amend Appendix D (Track Charges) of NHTSA's Consumer Information Regulations on Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend at 49 CFR part 575.104 Appendix D--User Fees, consumer information regulation on

uniform tire quality grading by updating fees currently charged for use of traction skid pads at NHTSA ́s San Angelo, TX facility

and eliminating fee provisions for course monitoring tires, which are no longer supplied by NHTSA. This rulemaking would not

change vehicle safety standards.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575.104 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 30168; 49 USC 32302

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/13/2011 76 FR 2309 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/2011 

Final Rule 02/01/2012 77 FR 4914 

Final Rule Effective 04/02/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Yes

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John Donaldson 

Acting Assistant Chief Counsel

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590
Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-9511 

E-Mail: john.donaldson@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK13

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Title: Deregulation of FMVSS No. 219, Windshield Zone Intrusion

Abstract: This rulemaking would rescind FMVSS No. 219, Windshield Zone Intrusion. The agency had tentatively concluded

that the original safety problem the standard was intended to address no longer exists. There has not been a compliance issue

with this standard since shortly after it became effective. Additionally, we had tentatively believed that other vehicle safety

standards are in place to prevent the safety concern addressed by FMVSS No. 219. After careful consideration of comments

received to the NPRM and the potential safety impact of new entrants to the vehicle fleet, NHTSA has decided to withdraw this

deregulatory action.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.219 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30165

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/07/2008 73 FR 38372 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/05/2008 

Withdrawn 11/29/2012 77 FR 71163 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Sutula 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-3273 

FAX: 202 366-2739

E-Mail: david.sutula@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK16

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Title: FMVSS No. 122 Motorcycle Brake Systems Upgrade

Abstract: This rulemaking would upgrade FMVSS No. 122, Motorcycle Brake Systems, by adopting the best practices from

motorcycle brake performance requirements from various National standards, including FMVSS No. 122, UNECE Regulation 78,

and Japan Safety Standards 12-61, among others pursuant to the proposed Global Technical Regulations (GTR). The upgrade

would include several braking tests, which would include stops on a high friction test surface from low, medium and high

speeds; wet brake tests; heat fade tests, and antilock brake system performance tests on both high and low friction test

surfaces.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.122 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322

Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/17/2008 73 FR 54020 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/17/2008 

Final Rule 08/24/2012 77 FR 51649 

Final Rule Effective 10/23/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne 

Office of Crash Avoidance Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4931 

E-Mail: mike.pyne@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK20

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Title: FMVSS No. 217, Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the language in FMVSS No. 217, S5.3.3.1, to address a petitioner's concerns and to

make other minor revisions and clarifications. The School Bus Manufacturers Technical Council (SBMTC) petitioned the Agency

to amend the requirements of FMVSS No. 217 regarding the location of the exterior release for school bus rear emergency exit

doors. The petitioner requested that S5.3.3.1(a) be amended to clearly specify that the drawing which shows the horizontal

location of the release for a rear emergency exit door applies only to the interior release and not to the exterior latch.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/28/2009 74 FR 68558 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/2010 

Final Rule 03/30/2012 77 FR 19132 

Final Rule Effective 04/01/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Shashi Kuppa 

Chief, Special Vehicles and Systems Division

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-3827 

FAX: 202-493-7002

E-Mail: shashi.kuppa@dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK79

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Title: Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2017 and Beyond

Abstract: This rulemaking established Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for light trucks and passenger cars

for model years 2017 through 2021 and set augural standards for model year 2022 through 2025 vehicles. This rulemaking

responds to requirements of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by the Energy Independence and Security

Act of 2007. The statute requires that CAFE standards be prescribed separately for passenger automobiles and non-passenger

automobiles to achieve a combined fleet fuel economy of at least 35 mpg by model year 2020. For model years 2021 and

beyond, the statute requires that the average fuel economy required to be attained by each fleet of passenger and nonpassenger automobiles be the maximum feasible for each model year. The law requires the standards be set at least 18 months

prior to the start of the model year. On May 21, 2010, President Obama issued a memorandum directing NHTSA and EPA to

conduct a joint rulemaking (NHTSA regulating fuel economy and EPA regulating greenhouse gas emissions), and to issue a

Notice of Intent to Issue a Proposed Rule (NOI) by September 30, 2010. NHTSA completed this objective, subsequently issuing

a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in November, 2011, and a Final Rule on August 28, 2012. The estimated total

incremental cost for this program is $154B (2010 dollars), incremental benefits $630B (3% discount rate) and $503B (7%

discount rate), and incremental net benefits $476B (3% discount rate) and $356B (7% discount rate).

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 533 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32902; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 04/01/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NOI 10/13/2010 75 FR 62739 

NOI Comment Period End 10/31/2010 

Supplemental NOI 12/08/2010 75 FR 76337 

Supplemental NOI 08/09/2011 76 FR 48758 

NPRM 12/01/2011 76 FR 74854 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/13/2012 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/30/2012 

Second NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/2012 

Final Rule 10/15/2012 77 FR 62624 

Final Rule Correcting Amendment 10/18/2012 77 FR 64051 

Final Rule Effective 12/14/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Yes

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Duplicate of 2060-AQ54

Agency Contact: James Tamm 

Fuel Economy Division Chief

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-0515 

E-Mail: james.tamm@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK83

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Title: Tire Fuel Efficiency Petitions for Reconsideration

Abstract: This rulemaking would address petitions for reconsideration the agency received on its final rule (75 FR 15893),

published in response to requirements in the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 to establish a national tire fuel

efficiency consumer information program for replacement tires designed for use on motor vehicles. On March 30, 2010, NHTSA

published a final rule specifying the test procedures to be used to rate the performance of replacement passenger car tires for

this new program. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) petitioned on behalf of tire manufacturers on various technical

aspects of the final rule, including reporting issues, format of data submitted, exempted tires, new ratings information, lead-time,

and several items not finalized in the March final rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32304

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/21/2011 76 FR 79114 

Final Action Effective 01/20/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK76

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles 

Office of Planning and Consumer Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-2057 

E-Mail: mary.versailles@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK89

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Title: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Matters Incorporated by Reference

Abstract: This rulemaking would make technical amendments to 49 CFR part 571 for the purposes of 1) consolidating the list

of publications incorporated by reference; 2) including citations to the centralized list in the provisions referencing the

incorporated publications; 3) removing one obsolete FMVSS and removing obsolete provisions contained in other FMVSSs; 4)

correcting several grammatical and textual errors.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 322; 5 USC 552

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 01/06/2012 77 FR 751 

Final Action Effective 02/06/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: William Shakely 
Attorney-Advisor

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-1723 

E-Mail: william.shakely@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AK99

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Title: Federal Motor Vehicle Standard No. 108; Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment--Color Boundaries

(RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and

associated equipment, to include the color definitions of green and blue. These color definitions were removed during a 2007

administrative rewrite of the standard, however it has been brought to the agency ́s attention that removing these definitions will

cause undue hardship on the regulated entities.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/13/2011 76 FR 41181 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/2011 

Final Rule 12/04/2012 77 FR 71717 

Final Rule Effective 12/04/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. NHTSA anticipates that this rulemaking will restore

flexibilities to manufacturers. SB: Y IC: N SLT: N

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Markus Price 

Safety Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0098 

E-Mail: markus.price@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL07

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Title: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection

Abstract: This rulemaking would make technical amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 to

update the references to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations that are included in

the requirements for pressure vessels and explosive devices used in occupant crash protection systems, such as air bags. As a

result of various rulemakings that reorganized the relevant regulations, the references contained in FMVSS No. 208 are out of

date. This rulemaking would also make a correction to the air bag warning label requirements for vehicle dashboards and

steering wheel hubs to make clear that the general warning label requirements for vehicles with air bags are superseded by
different, specific requirements if the vehicle is certified to meet certain advanced air bag requirements. This rulemaking does

not make any substantive changes to the requirements specified in FMVSS No. 208.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 05/17/2012 77 FR 29247 

Final Action Effective 06/18/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: William Shakely 

Attorney-Advisor

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-1723 

E-Mail: william.shakely@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL09

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Title: Periodic Adjustment to Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations establishing fees authorized by 49 U.S.C. section 30141 for the

purpose of reimbursing the government for certain costs incurred in administering the vehicle importation program. The

amendments would adjust the fees to the level necessary for the government to recover the agency's actual costs. The agency

is required under 49 U.S.C. 30141(e) to review and adjust these fees at least every two years. The fees were last adjusted in

September 2010.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 594 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30141

Legal Deadline: 49 U.S.C. 30141(e)requires the agency to review and adjust the fees authorized by 49 U.S.C. section 30141

for the purpose of reimbursing the government for certain costs incurred in administering the vehicle importation program at

least every two years. The fees were last adjusted in September 2010.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Fee adjustment must be effective before the beginning of the next fiscal

year. 

09/30/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/13/2012 77 FR 35338 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/13/2012 

Final Rule 08/22/2012 77 FR 50637 

Final Rule Effective 10/01/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.
Agency Contact: Coleman R Sachs 

Chief, Import and Certification Division, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-3151 

FAX: 202-366-1024

E-Mail: coleman.sachs@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL10

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Title: FMVSS No. 213--Expanding the Applicability of the Standard and Incorporating the Hybrid III 10-Year-Old Test Dummy

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FMVSS No. 213 to adopt use of a 10-year-old child dummy to test child restraints for

compliance with the standard, and would extend the applicability of the standard to child restraints sold for children weighing up

to 80 lb (from 65 lb). Testing NHTSA conducted in developing this rulemaking showed that current child restraints will meet the

standard ́s requirements when tested with the dummy, so there are no costs associated with this rulemaking. This rulemaking

originated in 2005 in response to Anton ́s Law, which directed NHTSA to initiate rulemaking on the 10-year-old child dummy.

This action was formerly RIN 2127-AJ44, which was nonsignificant. NHTSA is obtaining a new RIN because action 2127-AJ44

was considered ?completed? in September 2011 when NHTSA published a final rule on a minor issue related to the

rulemaking.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 02/27/2012 77 FR 11626 

Final Rule Effective 02/27/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AJ44

Agency Contact: Cristina Echemendia 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-6345 

E-Mail: cristina.echemendia@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL14

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Title: Response to Petitions for Reconsideration--Event Data Recorders (Third Reconsideration)

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions for reconsideration of the August 5, 2011, rulemaking on 49 CFR part 563

by amending reporting requirements for the steering input data element. This rulemaking would also provide additional lead time

for manufacturers to comply with including a marker in the data, called a "data flag," which indicates when inertial sensing

systems become saturated (i.e., the signal being measured exceeds the ability of the sensor to register a correct value) and

begin clipping data by recording a fixed value below the actual signal.
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 563; 49 CFR 563.8(a) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 08/09/2012 77 FR 47552 

Correction 09/28/2012 77 FR 59566 

Final Action Effective 10/09/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK71

Agency Contact: David Sutula 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-3273 

FAX: 202 366-2739

E-Mail: david.sutula@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL16

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Title: Civil Penalties 2012

Abstract: This rulemaking would make a periodic adjustment of penalties for inflation as required by statute. The Federal Civil

Monetary Penalty inflation Adjustment Act, 28 USC 2461 Notes, P.L. 101-410, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement

Act of 1996, P.L. 104-134 (collectively the Act) requires NHTSA to adjust for inflation civil penalties in statutes it administers.

Under the Act, the adjustments, as warranted, must be made at least once every four years.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 578; 49 CFR 563.8(a) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461; PL 101-410; PL 104-134; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; Delegation of Authority 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Publish NPRM 07/01/2012 

Other Statutory Publish Final Rule 12/31/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/07/2012 77 FR 55175 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/09/2012 

Final Rule 11/27/2012 77 FR 70710 

Final Rule Effective 12/27/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Matthew Weisman 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5934 

FAX: 202-366-3820

E-Mail: matthew.weisman@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL19

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Title: Amend Make Inoperative Exemptions, Subpart B--Retrofit On-Off Switch Sunset Extension

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR part 595, Make Inoperative Exemptions, subpart B--Retrofit On-Off Switches

for Air Bags, to extend the existing sunset date of September 1, 2012, for three years. The agency has preliminarily determined

that there will be a permanent need for retrofit on-off switches for certain at-risk groups of people. Given the imminence of the

September 1, 2012, sunset date for retrofit air bag switches, it is not possible to complete an NPRM and final rule to remove the

sunset date and address other pertinent issues prior to that time. This extension would prevent a potential gap in the regulation

and avoid any complications and confusion that could arise if the option for retrofit air bag switches were allowed to sunset and

later on have the agency decided to re-adopt the option permanently.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 595 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; delegation of authority at 49

CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/08/2012 77 FR 33998 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/2012 

Final Rule 08/30/2012 77 FR 52619 

Final Rule Effective 08/30/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Carla Rush 

Safety Standards Engineer

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4583 

E-Mail: carla.cuentas@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL21

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Title: 2013 Light Duty Truck Lines Subject to the Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Standard and Exempted

Vehicle Lines for Model Year 2013

Abstract: This rulemaking would update the regulation for the theft standard to amend appendix A to list the likely high-theft

light duty truck lines that are subject to the parts-marking requirements of the theft prevention standard and to amend appendix

A-I to include vehicle lines that are exempted from the parts-marking requirements beginning with model year 2013.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541; 49 CFR 542; 49 CFR 543 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33101; 49 USC 33102; 49 USC 33103; 49 USC 33104; 49 USC 33105; 49 USC 33106; delegation

of authority at 49 CFR 1.50
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/04/2012 77 FR 32903 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor 

Division Chief, Consumer Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0846 

FAX: 202-493-2290

E-Mail: rosalind.proctor@nhtsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL22

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Title: Insurer Reporting Requirements--Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Insurer Reports

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to update its lists in Appendices A, B, and C of part 544 of passenger motor vehicle

insurers that are required to file reports on their motor vehicle theft loss experience. Each insurer included in any of these

appendices must file a report for the 2009 calendar year no later than October 25, 2012. Further, as long as the insurer remains

listed, it must submit reports by each subsequent October 25. The recently enacted Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st

Century (MAP-21) Act repealed authority at 49 U.S.C. 33112. Therefore NHTSA is withdrawing this rulemaking action.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/14/2012 77 FR 28343 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/13/2012 

Withdrawn 08/22/2012 77 FR 50671 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor 

Division Chief, Consumer Standards

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0846 

FAX: 202-493-2290

E-Mail: rosalind.proctor@nhtsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) RIN: 2127-AL23

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Title: Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use

Abstract: On April 1, 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a final rule setting forth

Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use. 76 FR 18042. That final rule amended the regulation

establishing uniform criteria for designing and conducting State observational surveys of seat belt use and the procedures for

obtaining NHTSA approval of survey designs, and provided a new form for reporting seat belt use rates to NHTSA. At this time,

very few States have survey designs that have been approved by NHTSA under the revised uniform criteria. NHTSA does not

believe that proposed survey designs will be approved in time for all States to conduct seat belt use surveys during May and

June, as is typical practice. For this reason, NHTSA is postponing the compliance date for use of the revised uniform criteria for

State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use from 2012 to 2013. This amendment would relieve a burden on the States and

has no safety impact.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1340 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 402

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 04/05/2012 77 FR 20550 

Final Rule Effective 04/05/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK41

Agency Contact: Jin Kim 

Attorney-Advisor

Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-5248 

FAX: 202 366-3820

E-Mail: jin.kim@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC00

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Title: Critical Incident Stress Plan; "Critical Incident" Definition

Abstract: This rulemaking would seek to define the term "critical incident." This rulemaking would also seek to define program

elements appropriate for the rail environment for certain railroad ́s critical incident response programs, so that appropriate action

is taken when a railroad employee is involved in or directly witnesses a critical incident.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq; Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 sec 410(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney
Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC11

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Title: Risk Reduction Program (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would require each Class I railroad and each railroad with inadequate safety performance to develop

and implement a Risk Reduction Program (RRP) to improve the safety of their operations. Each RRP would be required to

include a risk analysis, a technology implementation plan, and a fatigue management plan. Railroads would be required to

conduct annual internal assessments of their RRPs, which could also be externally audited by FRA.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 237 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq; Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; sec 103, 49 USC 20156

"Railroad Safety Risk Reduction Program"

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 10/16/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 12/08/2010 75 FR 76345 

ANPRM Comment Period End 02/07/2011 

NPRM 05/00/2013 

Additional Information: SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. A comment on this

rulemaking was received during the RRR process. Following publication of an ANPRM, hearings were held on July 19, 2011

(Chicago, IL) and July 21, 2011 (Washington, DC).

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC32

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Title: Positive Train Control Systems: De Minimis Exception, Yard Movements, En Route Failures; Miscellaneous Grade

Crossing/Signal and Train Control Amendments (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise Positive Train Control regulations by defining the de minimis exception and en route

failures, proposing exceptions relating to yard movements that may not be considered on the main line system, and amending

regulations governing grade crossing and signal and train control systems. The rulemaking is in response to a petition for

rulemaking from the Association of American Railroads.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 234; 49 CFR 236 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20102 to 20103; 28 USC 2461, note; 49 CFR 1.49; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20133; 49 USC 20141;

49 USC 20157; 49 USC 20301 to 20303; 49 USC 20306; 49 USC 21301 to 21302; 49 USC 21304

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/11/2012 77 FR 73589 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/11/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N SLT - N IC - N This rulemaking could have

positive net benefits of $156.2 million when discounted at 7% over 20 years and $211 million over 20 years when discounted at

3%.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AB89

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Title: Roadway Worker Protection; Miscellaneous Revisions

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise FRA ́s Roadway Worker Protection regulations in 49 CFR, Part 214, to further advance

the on-track safety of railroad employees and contractors engaged in maintenance-of-way activities throughout the general

railroad system of transportation, including clarification of existing regulations. In doing so, FRA will review existing technical

bulletins and a safety advisory dealing with on-track safety to consider implications, and as appropriate, consider enhancements

to the existing regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 214 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461; 49 CFR 1.49; 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 21301; 49 USC 21304

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/20/2012 77 FR 50324 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/19/2012 

Final Rule 10/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2130-AA86

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 
Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC06

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Title: Training Standards for Railroad Employees (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would (1) establish minimum training standards for each class or craft of safety-related employee

and equivalent railroad contractor and subcontractor employee that require railroads, contractors, and subcontractors to qualify

or otherwise document the proficiency of such employees in each such class and craft regarding their knowledge and ability to

comply with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations and railroad rules and procedures intended to implement those laws

and regulations, etc.; (2) require submission of railroads ́, contractors ́, and subcontractors ́ training and qualification programs

for FRA approval; and (3) establish a minimum training curriculum and ongoing training criteria, testing, and skills evaluation

measures for track and equipment inspectors employed by railroads and railroad contractor and subcontractors. It is anticipated

that crane operator provisions contained in this rulemaking will further the objectives of EO 13563.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 243 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110 thru 432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq; Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008; sec 401 (49 USC

20162)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 10/16/2009 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/07/2012 77 FR 6412 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/09/2012 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N SLT - N IC - N The benefits for this rule are

expected to equal, if not exceed costs of approximately $63.3 million (discounted at 7% over 20 years) or $81.5 million

(discounted at 3% over 20 years).

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC09

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Title: Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for highspeed train operations and train operations at high cant deficiencies to promote the safe interaction of rail vehicles with the track

over which they operate. It would revise both the safety limits for these operations and the process to qualify them. It accounts

for a range of vehicle types that are currently used and may likely be used on future high-speed or high cant deficiency rail

operations, and would provide safety assurance for train operations in all classes of track. It is based on the results of simulation

studies designed to identify track geometry irregularities associated with unsafe wheel forces and acceleration, thorough reviews

of vehicle qualification and revenue service test data, and consideration of international practices.
Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 213; 49 CFR 238 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/10/2010 75 FR 25928 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/2010 

Final Rule 02/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N A comment on this

rulemaking was received during the RRR process.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC14

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Title: Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would prescribe regulations that require railroads to provide specified emergency escape breathing

apparatus for all crew members in locomotive cabs on freight trains carrying poison-inhalation-hazard hazardous material and

provide training in its use.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq; Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; sec 413 49 USC 20166

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 04/16/2010 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/05/2010 75 FR 61386 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/06/2010 

Final Rule 07/00/2013 

Additional Information: SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. A comment on this

rulemaking was received during the RRR process.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC22

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Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems; Doors, Emergency Lighting, Emergency Signage and Markings for Egress and

Access, and Low-Location Emergency Exit Path Marking; Miscellaneous Amendments

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the passenger equipment safety standards to enhance standards for passenger train

emergency systems and would clarify the passenger train emergency preparedness standards. Specifically, FRA would

incorporate by reference three APTA emergency system standards: "Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for

Passenger Cars," "Standard for Emergency Signage for Egress/Access of Passenger Rail Equipment," and "Standard for LowLocation Exit Path Marking." Miscellaneous amendments to FRA's existing regulations would include: (1) clarifying that new

passenger cars must have at least two exterior side doors, one on each side; (2) requiring removable panels/windows in

vestibule doors for new passenger cars; (3) consolidating various door requirements into one section for easier reference; and

(4) revising part 239 to explicitly address train crew participation in debrief and critique sessions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 238; 49 CFR 239 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 241, note; 49 CFR 1.49; 49 USC 20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20302 to 20303, 20306, 20701 to

20702; 49 USC 21301 to 21302, 21304

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/03/2012 77 FR 154 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/05/2012 

Final Rule 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC24

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Title: Amendments Expanding the Drug Panel for FRA Post-Accident Toxicological Testing

Abstract: This rulemaking would expand the drug testing panel for FRA's post-accident toxicological testing (PATT) program,

which investigates the role of alcohol and drug use in serious train accidents. This rulemaking would also amend the

requirements regarding the analysis of PATT results in 49 C.F.R. SS 219.211 to reflect that some of the drugs in the expanded

panel are prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are not controlled substances. FRA has tested for the same basic panel

of drugs since the beginning of PATT in 1985. Currently, FRA tests blood and urine specimens for eight drug classifications:

alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, the opiates, the amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), the barbiturates, and the benzodiazepines.

FRA would expand the PATT panel to include synthetic opiates, sedating antihistamines, MDMA and one of its analogues, and

additional benzodiazepines. This rulemaking does not make any substantive changes to the prohibitions on the abuse of

controlled substances and prescription drugs found in 49 C.F.R. SS 219.102 and 219.103.
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 219 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461, note; 49 CFR 1.49(m); 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20140; 49 USC 21301; 49

USC 21304

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/17/2012 77 FR 29307 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/16/2012 

Final Rule 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC28

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Title: Track Safety Standards: Improving Rail Integrity (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would prescribe specific requirements for effective rail inspection frequencies, rail flaw remedial

actions, minimum operator qualifications, and requirements for rail inspection records. In addition, it would remove the regulatory

requirements concerning joint bar fracture reporting. Section 403(c) of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 mandates that

FRA promulgate regulations addressing rail flaw detection inspections.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 213 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461, note; 49 CFR 1.49; 49 USC 20102 to 20114; 49 USC 20142; sec 403, Div A; PL 110-432, 122

Stat 4885

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Final Rule 10/18/2010 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/19/2012 77 FR 64249 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/18/2012 

Final Rule 09/00/2013 

Additional Information: SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. This rulemaking will address

a comment on DOT's Retrospective Regulatory Review.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC31

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Title: Railroad System Safety Program

Abstract: This rulemaking would improve passenger railroad safety through structured, proactive processes and procedures

developed by passenger railroad operators. It would require passenger railroads to establish a System Safety Program that

would systematically evaluate and manage risks in order to reduce the number and rates of railroad accidents, incidents, injuries

and fatalities. This rulemaking was bifurcated from 2130-AC11.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 270 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20133; 49 USC 21301 to 21302; 49 USC 21304; 49 USC 21311; 28

USC 2461, note; 49 CFR 1.49

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 10/16/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/07/2012 77 FR 55372 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/06/2012 

Final Rule 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC33

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Title: Revisions to Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations

Abstract: The rulemaking would propose a series of unrelated revisions to 49 C.F.R. part 239. These proposed revisions

would: (1) create a definition for emergency response communication centers to ensure that railroad personnel who coordinate

first responders receive control center employee training provided by part 239; (2) require railroads develop procedures to

promote the safe evacuation of disabled passengers; (3) make the FRA emergency preparedness plan approval process more

efficient; and (4) create new testing and inspection requirements for railroads covered by part 239. These revisions are based on

a recommendation made to FRA by the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 239 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20133; 49 USC 20141; 49 USC 20302 to 20303; 49 USC 20306; 49

USC 20701 to 20702; 49 USC 21301 to 21302; 49 USC 21304; 28 USC 2461, note; 49 CFR 1.49
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/27/2012 77 FR 38248 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/27/2012 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC37

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Title: Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions for reconsideration of the final rule published on November 30, 2011.

FRA received two petitions for reconsideration of the final rule from railroad industry organizations. The first petition raised

concern with the final rule's cost-benefit analysis and requested several amendments to the final rule to lessen the potential

costs. The second petition discussed the final rule's potential impact on passenger train service/resultant costs and requested an

amendment to the final rule to allow passenger trains to travel at higher speeds when passing maintenance of way work zones

implicated by the rulemaking. This Final Rule will make amendments to the original Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety Final Rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 214 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2130-AB96

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC38

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Title: Telephonic Notification at Grade Crossings--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration

Abstract: The rulemaking would respond to petitions for reconsideration of the final rule published June 12, 2012. This final

rule will make amendments to the original Systems for Telephonic Notification of Unsafe Conditions at Highway-Rail and

Pathway Grade Crossings Final Rule. Amendments will be made to certain compliance dates, signage, and third-party

telephone service requirements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 234 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461, note; 49 CFR 1.49; 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20152; 49 USC 21301; 49 USC

21304; 49 USC 21311; 49 USC 22501, note; PL 110-432, Div, sec 202, 205

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2130-AC12

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC39

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Title: Locomotive Safety Standards Amendments--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend and clarify certain sections of the Locomotive Safety Standards final rule that was

issued on April 9, 2012. In response to eight petitions for reconsideration of the final rule, this rulemaking would amend and

clarify the requirements related to remote control locomotives (RCL), locomotive alerters, and locomotive electronics. This

rulemaking would also clarify how to properly record the air flow method calibration date and the duration of the audio indication

for RCL.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20701

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2130-AC16

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590
Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC12

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Title: Grade Crossing--Telephone Services

Abstract: This rulemaking would require a railroad (1) to establish a toll-free telephone service for rights of ways over which it

dispatches trains to receive calls about grade crossing problems, (2) on hearing a report of a malfunctioning safety device at a

crossing or a disabled vehicle blocking the tracks, to immediately warn trains operating near the crossing and as necessary

public safety officers, etc., (3) to post at each crossing on rights of way that it owns the toll-free telephone number and its

purpose and the National Crossing Inventory identification number assigned to the crossing.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 234 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq; Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; sec 205 49 USC 20152

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 04/16/2010 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/04/2011 76 FR 11992 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/2011 

Final Rule 06/12/2012 77 FR 35164 

Final Rule Effective 08/13/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC16

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Title: Locomotive Safety Standards Amendments (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the rules pertaining to Locomotive Safety Standards. The proposed amendments

would update, consolidate, and clarify existing rules, and adopt existing industry and engineering best practices. The proposed

amendments include: updating locomotive inspection record keeping requirements by permitting electronic records;

consolidating locomotive air brake maintenance into a single provision; clarifying locomotive headlight requirements to address

new technology; and, establishing locomotive electronics standards based on existing industry and engineering best practices,

as well as other existing Federal electronics standards. This action is taken by FRA in an effort to improve its safety regulator

program.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20107
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/12/2011 76 FR 2200 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/2011 

Final Rule 04/09/2012 77 FR 21312 

Final Rule Effective 06/08/2012 

Additional Information: SB - N, SLT - N, IC - N Comments on this rulemaking were received in the RRR process.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC27

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Title: Positive Train Control Systems Amendments (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would modify or remove provisions relating to the alternative route analysis and residual risk analysis

used to determine whether Positive Train Control System implementation may be avoided.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 236 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20157; 49 USC 20501; 49 USC 20502; 49 USC 20503; 49 USC 20504; 49 USC

20505

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/24/2011 76 FR 52918 

Comment Period Extended 10/14/2011 76 FR 63899 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/24/2011 

NPRM Extended Comment Period End 11/25/2011 

Final Rule 05/14/2012 77 FR 28285 

Final Rule Effective 07/13/2012 

Additional Information: SB - N SLT - N IC - N The potential cost savings from this rulemaking could reach $590 million over 20

years when discounted at 7%.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov
Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC35

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Title: Track Safety Standards; Concrete Crossties--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions for reconsideration of the Final Rule published April 1, 2011. This Final

Rule will contain clarifying or technical amendments to the original Concrete Crossties Final Rule in response to the petitions

received.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 213 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461; note; and 49 CFR 1.49 (m); 49 USC 20102 to 20114 and 20142

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 09/09/2011 76 FR 55819 

Final Rule Effective 11/08/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2130-AC01

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney

Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-493-6063 

E-Mail: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) RIN: 2130-AC36

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Title: Conductor Certification--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions for reconsideration of the Final Rule published November 9, 2011. This

Final Rule will contain clarifying or technical amendments to the original Conductor Certification Final Rule in response to the

petitions received.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 242 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq; Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; sec 402 (49 USC 20163)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 02/08/2012 77 6482 

Final Rule Effective 02/08/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton 

Trial Attorney
Department of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 493-6063 

FAX: 202 493-6068

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Transit Administration ( FTA ) RIN: 2132-AB04

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Title: Environmental Impact and Related Procedures

Abstract: This NPRM proposes to modify an existing categorical exclusion (CE) for emergency repair projects under 23 U.S.C.

125 to include emergency projects as described in Section 1315 of MAP-21. This NPRM also requests comments on whether

additional activities ought to be expressly included in the CE, consistent with the principles underlying emergency projects and

sound transportation asset management.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 49 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 1315 of MAP-21 (PL 112-141)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory October 31, 2012 10/31/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/01/2012 77 FR 59875 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/2012 

Analyzing Comments 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Merge with 2125-AF46

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk 

Attorney Advisor

Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1733 

E-Mail: christopher.vanwyk@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Transit Administration ( FTA ) RIN: 2132-AB01

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Title: Bus Testing: Updating Testing Procedures

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FTA's bus testing procedures to more accurately reflect passenger loads by updating

the average passenger weight to incorporate recent statistical data. This action would affect those transit bus manufacturers who

may need to upgrade vehicle components or modify vehicle configurations to better accommodate heavier weight loads. FTA is

withdrawing the NPRM and will be moving forward with a new rulemaking.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 665 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5318; 49USC 5334(a)(11)

Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/14/2011 76 FR 13580 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/2011 

Comment Period Extended 05/19/2011 76 FR 28947 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/15/2011 

To Be Withdrawn 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Richard Wong 

Attorney Advisor

Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0675 

FAX: 202-366-3809

E-Mail: Richard.Wong@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Transit Administration ( FTA ) RIN: 2132-AB02

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Title: Major Capital Investment Projects (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would create a new regulatory framework for FTA ́s evaluation and rating of projects seeking funding

under the discretionary New Starts and Small Starts programs authorized by 49 U.S.C. 5309. Specifically, this rulemaking would

simplify the measures for assessing the mobility improvements and cost-effectiveness of projects; would place greater emphasis

on the environmental benefits of projects and the effects of projects on local economic development; would clarify the criteria for

assessing the local financial commitment of project sponsors; would streamline the evaluation process for projects that remain

within a certain envelope of cost and scope during the project development process; and would provide a very quick evaluation

process for certain types of projects seeking funding under the Small Starts program.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 611 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5309

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule by April 7, 2006. 04/07/2006 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 06/03/2010 75 FR 31383 

Comment Period End 08/02/2010 

NPRM 01/25/2012 77 FR 3848 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/26/2012 

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563. Anticipated cost savings: FTA estimates

current overall New and Small Starts annual paperwork burden hours to be approximately 275 hours for each of the estimated

135 respondents totaling 37,070 hours and annual costs totaling $2,780,250. The proposals in the NPRM and accompanying

proposed guidance, if adopted, would modify the time required to prepare and submit an applications. Thus, FTA estimates

burden hours would be approximately 260 hours for each of the estimated 135 respondents totaling 35,070 hours and annual

costs totaling $2,630,250. These and other paperwork requirement trade-offs were an express objective in developing this

NPRM. SB - N IC - N SLT - Y This item emcompasses the third and fourth FTA item in the August RRR plan.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Scott A. Biehl 

Senior Chief Counsel

Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-0826 

E-Mail: scott.biehl@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Transit Administration ( FTA ) RIN: 2132-AB03

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Title: Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to establish a number of categorical exclusions (CE) from the requirement that an

environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement be prepared under section 102 of the National Environmental

Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for FTA-funded actions. The CEs were developed after an extensive effort, and are consistent with

Council on Environmental Quality guidance, Executive Order 13571 on "Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer

Service," and the Presidential Memorandum on "Speeding Infrastructure Development through More Efficient and Effective

Permitting and Environmental Review." They were developed to identify activities that FTA believes do not have a significant

effect on the environment. The proposed CEs covers some of the same actions as existing CEs, but would provide a tool that

would expedite the delivery of transit projects without compromising environmental quality. The rulemaking would also make

targeted revisions to the joint FTA/FHWA NEPA regulation that would only apply to FTA and would serve to support FTA ́s

focus on streamlining its environmental process.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq; 23 USC 139; 40 CFR parts 1500-1508; 49 CFR 1.48(b) and 1.51

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/15/2012 77 FR 15310 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/14/2012 

Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N IC - N SLT -Y This item encompasses the

first and second FTA items in the August RRR plan. FTA expects costs to be minimal.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related Agencies: Joint : FHWA

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk 

Attorney Advisor

Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1733 

E-Mail: christopher.vanwyk@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Transit Administration ( FTA ) RIN: 2132-AA92

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Title: Capital Project Management

Abstract: In September 2011, FTA proposed to transform the current rule for project management oversight into a discrete set

of managerial principles for sponsors of major capital projects. MAP-21 changed the potential universe of "major capital project"
by repealing the Fixed Guideway Modernization program and enacting the Core Capacity Improvement and State of Good

Repair programs; also, MAP-21 made fundamental changes to the New Starts project development process which will affect

FTA risk assessments for major capital projects. In light of MAP-21, FTA will either withdraw the current NPRM and initiate a

new rulemaking at a later date, or issue a supplemental NPRM revisiting the definition of "major capital project" and the

agency's practice for risk assessments.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 633 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5327(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

ANPRM 09/10/2009 74 FR 46515 

ANPRM Comment Period End 11/09/2009 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended 11/10/2009 74 FR 55279 

ANPRM Extended Comment Period End 01/08/2010 

NPRM 09/13/2011 76 FR 56363 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/01/2011 76 FR 67400 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/2011 

NPRM Comment Period Extended End 12/02/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: Business; Governmental Jurisdictions Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Scott A. Biehl 

Senior Chief Counsel

Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-0826 

E-Mail: scott.biehl@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Federal Transit Administration ( FTA ) RIN: 2132-AB05

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Title: Environmental Impact and Related Procedures

Abstract: This NPRM proposes changes to the FTA and FHWA joint procedures that implement NEPA. This NPRM proposes

to add two new categorical exclusions under 23 CFR 771.117(c) for actions eligible for assistance under 23 U.S.C., within an

existing operational right-of-way and actions with limited Federal assistance as described in section 1316 and 1317 of MAP-21,

respectively.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 49 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 1316 and 1317 of MAP-21 (PL 112-141)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory February 28, 2013 02/28/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk 

Attorney Advisor

Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-1733 

E-Mail: christopher.vanwyk@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Maritime Administration ( MARAD ) RIN: 2133-AB74

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Title: Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and Shippers Having Responsibility To Provide a Preference

for U.S.-Flag Vessels in the Shipment of Cargoes on Ocean Vessels (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise and clarify the Cargo Preference rules that have not been revised substantially since

1971. Revisions would include an updated purpose and definitions section along with the removal of obsolete provisions. This

rulemaking also would establish a new Part 383 to implement the Cargo Preference regulations. This rulemaking would cover

Public Law 110-417, section 3511, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009 changes to the cargo preference rules. The

rulemaking also would include compromise, assessment, mitigation, settlement, and collection of civil penalties. Originally the

agency had two separate rulemakings in process under RIN 2133-AB74 and 2133-AB75. RIN 2133-AB74 would have revised

existing regulations and RIN 2133-AB75 would have established a new part 383: Guidance and Civil Penalties and implement

Public Law 110-417, section 3511, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2009. MARAD has decided it would be more

efficient to merge both efforts under one; RIN 2133-AB75 has been merged with this action.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 381 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.66; 46 app USC 1101; 46 app USC 1241; 46 USC 2302 (e)(1); PL 91-469

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N IC - TBD SLT - N Cost/benefits TBD, Notes:

draft sent to OMB 12/16/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2133-AB75

Agency Contact: Christine Gurland Department of Transportation

Maritime Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-5157 

E-Mail: christine.gurland@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Maritime Administration ( MARAD ) RIN: 2133-AB79

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Title: Administrative Claims,(RRR)

Abstract: Administrative Claims, part 327 These provisions are extremely out of date and revision would provide clarity and

modernize the rule. Subpart I of part 327 is proposed to be updated to include technical changes, such as corrections to
statutory references, some of which were made obsolete as the result of the codification of the appendix to title 46 of the United

States Code. MARAD also proposes to modernize the regulation by allowing the use of pictures and video recordings as

evidence in administrative actions and litigation. Subpart II would provide that no civil suit can be filed against the United States

"until the expiration of the 6-month period after the claim has been presented in writing to the agency owning or operating the

vessel causing the injury or damage." Subpart III would provide a means whereby an administrative claim can be filed with

respect to any other admiralty matters not addressed in subparts I and II or in the Contracts Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. section

601 et seq.). This would provide a means to address administrative admiralty claims made by other persons injured aboard

vessels and the owners of damaged vessels filing claims.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 327 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 46 USC app 1114(b), 1241(a); 50 USC app 1291(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/02/2012 77 FR 5217 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/02/2012 77 FR 5217 

Final Rule 10/30/2012 77 FR 65631 

Final Rule Effective 11/29/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N IC - N SLT - N; costs/benefits: no costs;

minimal benefits from clarification of rule

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Christine Gurland Department of Transportation

Maritime Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-5157 

E-Mail: christine.gurland@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Maritime Administration ( MARAD ) RIN: 2133-AB80

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Title: Operating Differential Subsidy and Construction Differential Subsidy Programs (RRR)

Abstract: These programs had been superseded or unfunded for more than 30 years. Rationale for deleting these sections was

to remove any confusion the public would have had as to the existence of these programs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 251; 46 CFR 252; 46 CFR 276; 46 CFR 280; 46 CFR 281; 46 CFR 282; 46 CFR 283 (To search for a

specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Merchant Marine Act 1936 as amended, (46 USC 1101-1294)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 02/02/2012 77 FR 5193 

Final Action Effective 02/02/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563: SB no IC no SLT no costs/benefits

unknown

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Christine Gurland Department of Transportation

Maritime Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-5157 

E-Mail: christine.gurland@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE81

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would address changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) that are applicable to

reverse logistics. The issue of reverse logistics involves the transportation of hazardous materials that have been damaged or

returned from the retailer to a return center. Specifically, the rulemaking would establish a regulatory definition of "reverse

logistics" and outline the responsibilities of those that offer hazardous materials returned by retail customers. PHMSA is

currently evaluating comments and establishing a timeline for any future actions.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 178 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 07/05/2012 77 FR 39662 

ANPRM Comment Period End 10/03/2012 

Analyzing Comments 10/00/2013 

Additional Information: HM-253 SB - Y, SLT - N, IC – N Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Steven Andrews 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: steven.andrews@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE91

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Rail Petitions and Recommendations to Improve the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation

(RRR)

Abstract: PHMSA is considering amendments that would enhance safety and revise and clarify the HMR applicable to the

transportation of hazardous materials by rail. This action responds to petitions for rulemaking submitted by the regulated

community and NTSB recommendations that are associated with the petitions. Specifically, these amendments would identify

elements of non-conformity that do not require a movement approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); correct an

unsafe condition associated with pressure relief valves (PRV) on rail cars transporting carbon dioxide, refrigerated liquid; revise

outdated regulations applicable to the repair and maintenance of DOT Specification 110, DOT Specification 106, and ICC 27

tank car tanks (ton tanks); except ruptured discs from removal if the inspection itself damages, changes, or alters the intended

operation of the device; and enhance the standards for DOT Specification 111 tank cars used to transport Packing Group I and

II hazardous materials.
Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 179 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 02/00/2013 

Additional Information: HM-251; Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ben Supko 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: ben.supko@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE66

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Safety of On-Shore Liquid Hazardous Pipelines

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish effective procedures that hazardous liquid operators can use to improve the

protection of High Consequence Areas (HCA) and other vulnerable areas along their hazardous liquid onshore pipelines.

PHMSA is considering whether changes are needed to the existing regulations covering hazardous liquid onshore pipelines,

whether other areas should be included as HCAs for integrity management (IM) protections, what the repair timeframes should

be for areas outside the HCAs that are assessed as part of the IM program, whether leak detection standards are necessary,

valve spacing requirements are needed on new construction or existing pipelines, and PHMSA should extend regulation to

certain pipelines currently exempt from regulation. The agency would also address the public safety and environmental aspects

any new requirements, as well as the cost implications and regulatory burden.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 10/18/2010 75 FR 63774 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended 01/04/2011 76 FR 303 

ANPRM Comment Period End 01/18/2011 

ANPRM Extended Comment Period End 02/18/2011 

NPRM 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John A Gale 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0434 

E-Mail: john.gale@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE70

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Fireworks Approvals (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the HMR by revising and clarifying requirements for the examination, testing,

certification, and transportation of certain Division 1.4G consumer fireworks (UN0336 Fireworks). Further, this rulemaking would

establish DOT-approved fireworks certification agencies that will provide an alternative to the approval process for Division 1.4G

consumer fireworks. PHMSA is also proposing to revise procedural regulations pertaining to certification agencies. These

proposed actions, if adopted, will clarify regulations with respect to PHMSA's fireworks approval process and provide regulatory

flexibility in seeking authorization for the transportation of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. This rulemaking was recently

downgraded to nonsignificant and will not appear on next month's report.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/30/2012 77 FR 52636 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/29/2012 

Analyzing Comments 09/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-257; SB-Y, IC-Y, SLT-N PHMSA estimates

total annual benefits will be between approximately $14.5 million and $26.5 million, and total annual costs will be between $4

million and $7 million, resulting in total annual net benefits of between $11 million and $19 million.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Benedict 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: robert.benedict@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE71

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Excess Flow Valves In Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences in Gas Distribution Systems

Abstract: This rulemaking is considering whether or not require excess flow valves (EFVs) should be required in all new and

renewed gas service lines, for structures other than single family dwellings, when the operating conditions are compatible with

readily available valves. PHMSA is considering these changes would be in response to NTSB and PHMSA investigations of

current EFV installation practices. The intended effect of the rule is to increase the level of safety for structures other than single

family dwellings currently subject to Federal pipeline safety regulation.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 11/25/2011 76 FR 72666 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended 02/03/2012 77 FR 5472 

ANPRM Comment Period End 02/18/2012 

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Additional Information: DOT Docket #: PHMSA-2011-0009

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business; Governmental Jurisdictions;

Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Israni 

General Engineer

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4571 

E-Mail: mike.israni@rpsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE72

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Gas Transmission (RRR)

Abstract: In this rulemaking PHMSA will be revisiting the requirements in the Pipeline Safety Regulations addressing integrity

management principles for Gas Transmission pipelines. In particular, PHMSA will be reviewing the definition of an HCA (High

Consequence Areas) (including the concept of a potential impact radius), the repair criteria for both HCA and non-HCA areas,

whether or not automatic and remote controlled shut off valves should be required, valve spacing, and whether expanding the

existing integrity management program requirements to additional areas would mitigate the need for class location requirements.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 08/25/2011 76 FR 5308 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended 11/16/2011 76 FR 70953 

ANPRM Comment Period End 12/02/2011 

ANPRM Extended Comment Period End 01/20/2012 

NPRM 08/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB- Y IC-N SLT-N

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Cameron H. Satterthwaite 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590
Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: cameron.satterthwaite@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE80

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Pressure Vessel Requirements (DOT Spec Cylinders) (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise certain requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) applicable to the

manufacture, maintenance, and use of DOT specification cylinders. These revisions clarify certain important safety

requirements, incorporate industry consensus standards and, where appropriate, decrease the regulatory burden without

compromising the safe transportation of compressed gases in commerce. This rulemaking responds to eleven petitions for

rulemaking, incorporates two special permits into the HMR and addresses the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Recommendation I-93-1. Among other provisions, PHMSA would provide requirements for the transport of fire suppression

systems, clarify cylinder specification and requalification requirements, and adopt new and update current incorporations by

reference of industry consensus standards issued by the Compressed Gas Association.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5128

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/29/2012 77 FR 31551 

ANPRM Comment Period End 08/27/2012 

NPRM 10/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-234; SB - Y, SLT - N, IC - N; PHMSA

anticipates that this rulemaking will generally reduce burdens for most stakeholders and eliminate the need to apply for special

permits, as three special permits may be incorporated and lower paperwork burden. Other benefits include simplifying hazard

communication requirements, and increased filling density for certain gases leading to potentially fewer vehicle trips. A future

rulemaking may result in a decrease in the annual burden and costs under certain OMB Control Numbers.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kevin Leary 

Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: kevin.leary@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE82

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Special Permits and Competent Authorities Into the HMR (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to incorporate provisions contained in

certain widely used or longstanding special permits and competent authorities that have established safety records.

Incorporating such provisions into the HMR is intended to provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in the special

permits and competent authorities The adoption of the provisions would eliminate the need for numerous application and

renewal requests. The special permits proposed to be added to the regulations here would allow the transportation of  ́Selfheating ́ solid, organic n.o.s. (spent bleaching earth) in sift-proof bulk packaging; would allow the use of regulated medical
waste shipping names and markings that differ from those prescribed in the HMR; would allow for the transportation of Class 9

solid coal pitch compounds in non-specification open top or closed-top sift-proof metal cans or fiber drums; and would allow for

the transportation of self-inflating life-saving appliances that contain non-specification steel cylinders when being transported

between a vessel and an authorized facility for servicing. This rulemaking action would facilitate commerce activity and reduce

paperwork burdens while maintaining an appropriate level of safety. Incorporation of these provisions would reduce the

compliance burden and cost on both industry and government.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 175 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/22/2012 77 FR 64450 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/21/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-233C; SB - Y, SLT - N, IC - N; This rulemaking

will incorporate 22 special permits with over 450 grantees, and will result in an overall net benefit. This rulemaking may result in

a decrease of $17,000.00 in the annual burden and cost to OMB Control Number 2137-0051 due to decreased paperwork

burdens.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Steven Andrews 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: steven.andrews@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE85

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments

(RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference all or parts of new, updated,

or reaffirmed editions of voluntary consensus standards. The use of voluntary consensus standards allows pipeline operators to

use the most current industry technologies, materials, and management practices available in today ́s market. It also would

make non-substantive edits and clarify regulatory language in certain provisions. These amendments to the pipeline safety

regulations would not require pipeline operators to undertake any significant new pipeline safety initiatives.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 193; 49 CFR 195 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N SLT - N IC - N

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Israni 

General Engineer

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4571 

E-Mail: mike.israni@rpsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE86

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Bulk Explosives (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by establishing standards for the safe

transportation of bulk explosives. This rulemaking would be responsive to two petitions for rulemaking submitted by industry

representatives, requesting this action. Developing requirements for the HMR would provide wider access to the regulatory

flexibility currently only offered by special permit and competent authorities. The HMR would authorize the transportation of

certain explosives, ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate emulsions, and other specific hazardous materials in bulk packagings,

which are not otherwise authorized under the HMR. These hazardous materials are used in blasting operations on specialized

vehicles, multi-purpose bulk trucks (MBTs). MBTs are used as mobile work platforms to create blends of explosives that are

unique for each blast site. This rulemaking was recently upgraded to significant.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 177 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-233D; SB - N, SLT - N, IC - N; This rulemaking

is responsive to two petitions for rulemaking submitted by industry representatives, requesting this action. Developing

requirements for the HMR would provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility currently only offered by special permit and

competent authorities. This rulemaking may result in a decrease in the annual burden and cost to multiple OMB Control

Numbers due to decreased paperwork burdens.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Matthew Nickels 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: matthew.nickels@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE88

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Standards for Conducting Condition Assessments of In-Service Pipelines

Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate by reference consensus standards governing conduct of assessments of the
physical condition of in-service pipelines using in-line inspection, internal corrosion direct assessment, and stress corrosion

cracking direct assessment. Periodic assessment of the condition of gas transmission pipelines is required by 49 CFR sections

192.921, and 192.937. Periodic assessment of hazardous liquid pipelines is required by section 195.452. These sections allow

use of the inspection techniques addressed in these standards. The regulations provide minimal requirements for the use of

these techniques. Incorporation of the consensus standards would assure better consistency, accuracy and quality in pipeline

assessments conducted using these techniques

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 48 USC 60101 et. seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Israni 

General Engineer

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-4571 

E-Mail: mike.israni@rpsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE89

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Changes to the National Pipeline Mapping System Data Collection and Standards

Abstract: This rulemaking would require the submission of additional geospatial information by the operators of gas

transmission and hazardous liquid pipeline operators, as well as LNG plant operators. This rule would change mapping data

accuracy standards and collect additional data elements such as pipeline diameter, MAOP, SMYS, "smart piggability",

type/location of blocking valves, coating of pipe, etc. This information would provide a more complete and accurate picture of

facilities. This information would also strengthen PHMSA ́s ability to fulfill its mission goals of safety, environmental stewardship,

reliability, and effective emergency response.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 191; 49 CFR 195 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Amy Nelson 

GIS Manager

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington , DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 
Phone: 202 493-0591 

E-Mail: amy.nelson@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE94

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Reauthorization and Petitions for Rulemaking (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking will address miscellaneous issues that have been raised because of the reauthorization of the

pipeline safety program in 2012 and petitions for rulemaking from many affected stakeholders. Some of the issues that this

rulemaking would address include, renewal process for special permits, cost recovery for design reviews and incident reporting.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB-Y IC-N SLT-N

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Governmental

Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John A Gale 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0434 

E-Mail: john.gale@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE98

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Resumption of Transportation

Abstract: This rulemaking is in response to the enactment of MAP 21. MAP-21 requires regulations that address: (1) the safe

and expeditious resumption of transportation of perishable hazardous material, including radio-pharmaceuticals and other

medical products, that may require timely delivery due to life-threatening situations; (2) the means by which non-compliant

packages are placed out-of-service or the resumption of transportation of compliant packages; (3) appropriate training and

equipment for inspectors; and (4) the proper closure of packages in accordance with the hazmat regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 109 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5108

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2013 

Additional Information: HM-258B
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ben Supko 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: ben.supko@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE43

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Enforcement of State Excavation Damage Laws

Abstract: The PIPES Act provides PHMSA with the authority to enforce excavation damage laws in those states that have

inadequate enforcement. This rulemaking would consider standards for excavators and operators to follow when conducting

excavation in a vicinity of a pipeline and the administrative procedures to be used for enforcement proceedings.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 190 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 10/29/2009 74 FR 55797 

ANPRM Comment Period End 12/14/2009 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/30/2012 77 FR 31827 

NPRM 04/02/2012 77 FR 19800 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/2012 

Final Rule 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Tewabe Asebe Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-5523 

E-Mail: tewabe.asebe@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE44

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to comprehensively address the safe

transportation of lithium cells and batteries. The intent of the rulemaking is to strengthen the current regulatory framework by

imposing more effective safeguards, including design testing to address risks related to internal short circuits, and enhanced

packaging, hazard communication, and operational measures for various types and sizes of lithium batteries in specific

transportation contexts. The rulemaking would respond to several recommendations issued by the National Transportation

Safety Board.
Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/11/2010 75 FR 1302 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/2010 

Final Rule 01/00/2013 

Additional Information: HM-224F

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kevin Leary 

Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: kevin.leary@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE59

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Miscellaneous Amendments to the Pipeline Safety Regulations

Abstract: This rulemaking would make minor changes to various provisions in the pipeline safety regulations to help clarify

them by making editorial corrections, correcting inconsistent regulatory language and responding to several petitions for

rulemaking, such as providing for an updated standard. The primary intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy and

reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are non-substantive changes.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 191; 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60137

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/29/2011 76 FR 73570 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/2012 

Comment Period Extended 02/03/2012 77 FR 5472 

Extended Comment Period End 03/19/2012 

Final Rule 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John A Gale 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-0434 
E-Mail: john.gale@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE62

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Approval and Communication Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Air Bag Inflators, Air Bag

Modules, and Seat-Belt Pretensioners (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to air bag inflators, air bag modules,

and seat-belt pretensioners. The changes would incorporate into the regulations the provisions of certain special permits with

proven safety records. In addition, the rule would revise the current approval and documentation requirements for a material

appropriately classified as a UN3268 air bag inflator, air bag module, or seat-belt pretensioner. This rulemaking was recently

upgraded to significant.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5128

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/26/2012 77 FR 17394 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/25/2012 

Final Rule 06/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-254; SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N; This rulemaking

may result in a decrease of $18,000.00 in the annual burden and costs under OMB Control Number 2137-0051 due to

proposed changes to incorporate provisions contained in certain widely-used or longstanding special permits that have an

established safety record. This rulemaking should result in an overall decrease of $11,385.00 in the annual burden and cost to

OMB Control Number 2137-0557 due to the larger cost savings of reducing the number of approvals required by testers of air

bags and air bag modules. This rulemaking may result in a decrease of $5,706.60 in the annual burden and cost to OMB

Control No. 2137-0034 due to shippers no longer being required to put the EX numbers on shipping papers for air bag modules.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Matthew Nickels 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: matthew.nickels@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE69

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing; Safe Clearance

Abstract: PHMSA and FMCSA would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations (FMCSR) to prohibit a motor vehicle driver from entering onto a highway-rail grade crossing unless there is

sufficient space to drive completely through the grade crossing without stopping. This action is in response to Section 112 of the

Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 and the intent of this rulemaking is to reduce highway-rail grade

crossing crashes.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 177; 49 CFR 392 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101; 49 USC 5103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/28/2011 76 FR 5120 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/2011 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/30/2011 76 FR 17615 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened End 04/29/2011 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Additional Information: HM-255; FMCSA Docket #: FMCSA-2006-25660; FMCSA RIN #: 2126-AB04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 2126-AB04

Agency Contact: Ben Supko 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: ben.supko@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE78

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would update and clarify existing requirements by incorporating changes into the Hazardous

Materials Regulations (HMR) based on PHMSA ́s own initiatives through an extensive review of the HMR and previously issued

letters of interpretation. Specifically, among other provisions, PHMSA would provide for the continued use of approvals until final

administrative action is taken, when a correct and completed application for approval renewal was received 60 days prior to

expiration date; update various entries in the hazardous materials table and the corresponding special provisions; clarify the lab

pack requirements for temperature controlled materials; correct an error in the HMR with regard to the inspection of cargo tank

motor vehicles containing corrosive materials; and revise the training requirements to require that hazardous materials

employers ensure their hazardous materials employee training records are available upon request to an authorized official of the

Department of Transportation or the Department of Homeland Security.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 178 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/26/2012 77 FR 24885 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/25/2012 

Final Rule 01/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-218G; SB - Y, IC - N, SLT - N; The

amendments in the final rule are marginally cost beneficial but are difficult to quantity. These changes reduce the paperwork

burden, ensure consistency between domestic and international regulations, and result in net benefits without compromising

safety. In harmonizing the alcoholic beverage requirements with those of the ICAO TI we conservatively estimate a cost of

$187,000 on the alcohol beverage industry ($93 / entity).
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Benedict 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: robert.benedict@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE79

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments; Petitions for Rulemaking (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would address petitions that request minor changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)

for purposes of clarifying the HMR or enhancing safety, while offering some net economic benefits. These petitions require an

equivalent or increased level of safety as is currently required by the HMR. Among the petitions included in this rulemaking are:

P-1479 - pertaining to manufacturer and third-party laboratory package markings; P-1554 - IBC material thickness standards; P1555 - drop test requirements for small quantities of certain hazardous materials transported by air and vessel; and P-1556 -

incorporating a special permit that allows the dangerous cargo manifest to be in locations designated by the master of the

vessel besides  ́on or near the bridge ́ while the vessel is in port.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 180 (To

search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/24/2012 77 FR 30976 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/2012 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-219; SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N; The amendments

in the final rule are marginally cost beneficial but are difficult to quantity. These changes reduce packaging and transportation

costs, reduce the paperwork burden, ensure consistency between domestic and international regulations, and result in net

benefits without compromising safety.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Lisa Winter O'Donnell 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: lisa.o'donnell@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE83

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the UN Recommendations, IMDG Code, and ICAO Technical Instructions,

Response to Appeals; Clarifications; Corrections

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to several administrative appeals received in response to our January 19, 2011 (HM215K; 76 FR 3308) international harmonization final rule, which made revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations to

maintain alignment with various international standards. Specifically, it incorporated amendments based on the sixteenth revised

edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations, Amendment 35-10

to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and the 2011-2012 International Civil Aviation Organization ́s Technical

Instructions on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. This rulemaking would consider the merits of the administrative

appeals received and consider amendments to the HMR.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 178 (To search for a specific CFR,

visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/25/2012 77 FR 31274 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/24/2012 

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Additional Information: HM-215K

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2137-AE45; Related to 2137-AE76

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens 

Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: michael.stevens@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE87

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards (RRR)

Abstract: The Federal hazardous materials transportation law requires the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that, to the

extent practicable, regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce are consistent with standards

adopted by international authorities (49 U.S.C. 5120(b)). Harmonization enhances safety, facilitates compliance and improves the

efficiency of the global transportation system by minimizing the regulatory burden on the public thus promoting trade. After a

thorough review of the provisions recently adopted by various international regulatory bodies, PHMSA has identified areas in the

Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in which harmonization with international regulations will provide an enhanced level of

safety, an economic benefit or in many instances both safety and economic benefits. As a result, this rulemaking would amend

the HMR, where appropriate, to maintain alignment with international standards that will become effective as of January 1, 2013

and consequently facilitate the safe global trade of hazardous materials. Proposals in this rulemaking include, but are not limited

to; the introduction of regulatory requirements to address chemicals under pressure, the modification of packaging instructions

for various hazardous materials to permit greater flexibility in package selection while achieving a consistent level of safety, the

adoption of Internationally recognized standards for testing and proper use of flexible bulk containers and the revision of various

entries in the hazardous materials table to maintain global alignment including revision of vessel stowage codes for shipments of

Class 1 Explosive materials. We expect the regulatory changes will result in minimal compliance costs for the regulated industry;

we firmly believe consistent regulatory requirements reduce compliance costs and increase flexibility.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 177; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180 (To
search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/15/2012 77 FR 49167 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/15/2012 

Final Rule 12/00/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-215L; SB - N, SLT - N, IC - Y; The primary

benefit of this rulemaking is harmonizing the HMR with the international hazardous materials standards and reducing the

regulatory compliance costs faced by U.S. companies. PHMSA estimates that not harmonizing with international regulations will

cost U.S. companies an additional $62 million per year to comply with both the HMR and international standards. This

rulemaking may result in a decrease of $5,000.00 to OMB Control Number 2137-0018 due allowing the use of metals other than

steel or aluminum for drums and boxes, as well as the proposed new Flexible Bulk Container package authorization. This

rulemaking may result in a decrease of $15,000.00 to OMB Control Number 2137-0572 due to decreased testing requirements

for non-bulk packages.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens 

Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: michael.stevens@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE92

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Title: Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Safety Enforcement and Regulatory Procedures

Abstract: The "Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011" created a number of regulatory mandates,

some of which directly implicate the pipeline enforcement and regulatory procedures outlined in 49 CFR part 190. This

rulemaking would comply with statutory mandates related to part 190 through amendment. Specifically, this rule would update

and clarify the purpose of part 190, clarify certain enforcement issues including but not limited to procedures for hearings,

special permit condition violations, incorporation of new civil penalties, and procedures for adoption of rules. This rule would

also include certain amendments that conform current regulatory language to actual practice or correct errors and omissions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 190 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/13/2012 77 FR 48112 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/2012 

Final Rule 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Vanessa Allen Sutherland Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590
Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202 366-9106 

E-Mail: vanessa.sutherland@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE95

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Temporary Reduction of Registration Fees

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the HMR requirements associated with the statutorily-mandated registration and fee

assessment program for persons who transport, or offer for transportation, certain categories and quantities of hazardous

materials. For all registrants PHMSA would be providing a temporary one-year decrease in the fees for registration year 2013-

2014. This rulemaking is necessary to address the unexpended funds from the 2011-2012 registration year and fund the

national Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants program at approximately $28,000,000. Following the

2013-2014 registration period, the fees for all registrants will return to the current 2012-2013 fee levels.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5128

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 02/00/2013 

Additional Information: HM-208I

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: Deborah.Boothe@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE96

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Penalty Action Guidelines Update

Abstract: This rulemaking is in response to the enactment of MAP 21. Map 21 removes the minimum penalty amount for civil

penalties, except the minimum penalty amount of $450 is retained for training violations. Further, it raises the maximum penalty

amount for a knowing violation and a violation resulting in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial

destruction of property to $75,000 and $175,000, respectively.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5108

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 08/00/2013 
Additional Information: HM-258

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ben Supko 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: ben.supko@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE32

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Title: Hazardous Materials; Combination Packages Containing Liquids Intended for Transport by Aircraft

Abstract: Incident data and testing conducted on behalf of DOT indicate many combination packagings authorized for the

transportation of hazardous materials may not withstand conditions normally incident to air transportation. PHMSA is considering

measures to reduce the incidence of package failures and to minimize the consequences of failures should they occur. This

rulemaking would require additional measures to verify packaging integrity, such as performance testing, and revisions to

packaging requirements, such as the addition of liners or absorbent material.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 07/07/2008 73 FR 38361 

ANPRM Comment Period End 09/05/2008 

NPRM 05/14/2010 75 FR 27273 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/13/2010 

Final Rule 04/16/2012 77 FR 22504 

Final Rule Effective 07/01/2012 

Additional Information: HM-231A

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens 

Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: michael.stevens@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE52
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Title: Hazardous Materials: Combustible Liquids

Abstract: This rulemaking would consider the transportation of combustible liquids and whether the Hazardous Materials

Regulations (HMR) should harmonize domestic regulations with international standards. Additionally, it would examine ways to

revise, clarify, or relax certain regulatory requirements to facilitate the transportation of combustible liquids while maintaining an

adequate level of safety. However, after a thorough review of the issues, PHMSA has decided to withdraw this rulemaking

action because the benefits of each option considered did not outweigh the costs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 176 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 5120

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 04/05/2010 75 FR 17111 

ANPRM Comment Period End 07/06/2010 

Withdrawn 05/31/2012 77 FR 31815 

Additional Information: HM-242

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Helen L Engrum 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: helen.engrum@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE55

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Rail Special Permits Into the Hazardous Materials Regulations

Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits for

transporting hazardous materials by railroad that have an established safety record. Special permits allow a company or

individual to package or ship a hazardous material in a manner that varies from the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR

parts 171-180) provided an equivalent level of safety is maintained. Specifically, this rulemaking would authorize an alternative

tank car qualification program for DOT specification and non-specification tank cars; acceptance of shipping paper information

by voice and electronic data interchange communication; alternative rail car segregation requirements for certain explosives;

alternative requirements for tank car designs for certain materials; alternative unloading provisions for coupled tank cars; and use

of meters as an alternative way to measure the amount of liquefied gas loaded into a tank car. The revisions are intended to

provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in special permits and eliminate the need for numerous renewal

requests, thus reducing paperwork burdens and facilitating commerce while maintaining an appropriate level of safety.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 174; 49 CFR 179; 49 CFR 180 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5128

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/18/2011 76 FR 51324 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/17/2011 

Final Rule 06/25/2012 77 FR 37961 

Final Rule Effective 07/25/2012 

Additional Information: HM-216B

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Eileen Edmonson 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: Eileen.Edmonson@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE68

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries

Abstract: The agency has decided to terminate this rulemaking action pending further research regarding alternative

approaches. This rulemaking would have amended requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) that apply to

cargo shipments of lithium batteries and cells by aircraft (none of the proposed changes would have applied to the checked or

carry-on baggage of a passenger or crewmember). The revisions would have applied to shipments of lithium cells and batteries

(but not to lithium batteries packed with or contained in equipment) and would have: (1) extended the current prohibition of

lithium metal cells and batteries from passenger carrying aircraft to cargo-only aircraft; (2) prohibited the transport of lithium ion

cells and batteries as cargo aboard passenger-carrying aircraft; (3) imposed a restriction on the location(s) on a cargo-only

aircraft where lithium cells and batteries could be transported. One additional change would have reduced the aircraft quantity

limits for lithium cells and batteries packed with or contained in equipment.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5108

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Terminated 11/30/2011 

Additional Information: HM-224H

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kevin Leary 

Transportation Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: kevin.leary@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE84

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments; Response to Appeals and Corrections

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to administrative appeals received in response to our July 20, 2011 (HM-218F; 76 FR

43510) miscellaneous amendments final rule which made revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR 171-

180) to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. Specifically, it required the non-odorized notation on shipping papers

for LPG shipments that are not odorized, updated and revised the Class 9 and Infectious Substance label specifications, and

revised certain requirements for placard sizes, IBC markings, and select HMT entries. Additionally, this final rule provides further

clarification of certain amendments adopted in the July 20, 2011 rule and corrects some minor errors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171 to 174; 49 CFR 177; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180 (To search for a specific CFR, visit

the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/28/2011 76 FR 81396 

Final Rule Effective 12/28/2011 76 FR 81396 

Additional Information: HM-218F

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2137-AE46

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: Deborah.Boothe@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) RIN: 2137-AE90

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Title: Hazardous Materials: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications (RRR)

Abstract: This rulemaking would correct editorial errors, respond to requests for clarification, and editorially revise regulatory

text to improve the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The intended effect of this rule is to

enhance the accuracy, and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are minor

changes and do not impose new requirements.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 179; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 178 (To search for a

specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5128

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 10/05/2012 77 FR 60935 

Final Rule Effective 10/05/2012 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. HM-244E; SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N; The
amendments contained in this rulemaking are minor changes and do not impose new requirements, and do not impose any new

costs to industry since there is no cost for the benefit of minor regulatory clarity.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre 

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-8553 

E-Mail: joan.mcintyre@dot.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Research and Innovative Technologies Administration ( RITA ) RIN: 2139-AA13

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Title: Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenues

Abstract: This rulemaking would collect more detailed revenue information regarding airline imposed fees from those air

carriers meeting the definition of "large certificated air carriers." Many air carriers have adopted fees for such services as

checked baggage, carry-on baggage, meals, on-board entertainment, internet connections, pillows, blankets, early boarding,

canceling or changing reservations, unaccompanied minors, pet transportation, etc. The rulemaking would also change the way

the Department computes mishandled baggage rates from mishandled baggage reports per domestic enplanement to

mishandled bags per checked bags.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 234; 14 CFR 241 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 49 USC 329; 41708 and 41709

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/15/2011 76 FR 41726 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/13/2011 

Public Meeting 05/17/2012 77 FR 25105 

Final Rule 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Marianne Seguin Department of Transportation

Research and Innovative Technologies Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Washington , DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-1457 

E-Mail: marianne.seguin@dot.gov