# Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

Table of Contents

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers 2. Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions 3. Airport Safety Management System 4. Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates 5. Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments 6. Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 7. Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements (formerly First Officer Qualification Requirements) (HR 5900) 8. Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan 9. Requirement for Wildlife Assessments at Certificated Airports 10. Regulation Of Flight Operations Conducted By Alaska Guide Pilots 11. Air Carrier Maintenance Training Program 12. Installed Systems And Equipment for Use by the Flight Crew 13. Safety Management Systems for Part 121 Certificate Holders 14. Flight Crewmember Mentoring, Leadership and Professional Development (HR 5900) 15. Slot Management and Transparency for LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport 16. Part 121 Exiting Icing 17. Orbital Debris Mitigation Requirements 18. Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States 19. Requirements for Chemical Oxygen Generators Installed on Transport Category Airplanes (Chemical Oxygen Standards) 20. Production and Airworthiness Certification II 21. Prohibition of Tail End Ferry in Part 121 (Reauthorization)
Federal Highway Administration

22. National Tunnel Inspection Standards 23. Pavement Markings 24. Administration of Engineering and Design Related Service Contracts (RRR)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

25. Unified Registration System 26. Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border 27. Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States 28. Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors 29. Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement 30. Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard 31. Consumer Complaint Information 32. Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations 33. Carrier Safety Fitness Determination 34. New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 35. Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse36. Electronic On-Board Recorders and Hours of Service Supporting Documents 37. Medical Examiner's Certification Integration 38. Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers 39. Single Pre-trip Inspection (RRR)

Federal Railroad Administration

40. Critical Incident Stress Plan; "Critical Incident" Definition 41. Training Standards for Railroad Employees (RRR) 42. Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations (RRR) 43. Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing for Maintenance-of-Way Employees 44. Risk Reduction Program (RRR) 45. Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (RRR) 46. High-Speed Rail Corridor Development and Capital Investment Grants to Support Intercity Passenger Rail Service 47. High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program; Buy America Program Requirements 48. Railroad System Safety Program 49. Positive Train Control Systems: De Minimis Exception, Yard Movements, En Route Failures; Miscellaneous Grade Crossing/Signal and Train Control Amendments (RRR)

Federal Transit Administration

50. Capital Project Management 51. Bus Testing: Updating Testing Procedures 52. Major Capital Investment Projects (RRR) 53. Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (RRR)

Maritime Administration

54. 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)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

55. FMVSS No. 122 Motorcycle Brake Systems Upgrade 56. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors (RRR) 57. Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208 58. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Badging and Fuel Compartment Labels on Alternative Fuel Usage 59. Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information - Part 2 60. Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2017 and Beyond (RRR) 61. Mandatory Event Data Recorder Requirements (RRR) 62. Upgrade of Event Data Recorder Requirements 63. Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters 64. Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 65. Establish Side Impact Performance Requirements for Child Restraint Systems 66. Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity 67. Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles 68. FMVSS No. 218 and Enforcement Policy Concerning Novelty Helmets 69. Amend Definition of Motorcycle in 49 CFR 571.3 to Exclude Enclosed 3-Wheeled Passenger Vehicles
Office of the Secretary

70. Protection of Sensitive Security Information 71. Prioritization and Allocation Authority Exercised By the Secretary of Transportation Under the Defense Production Act 72. Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an AircraftQualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers Red Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Popular Title : Part 121, Subparts N and O RIN 2120-AJ00 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/12/2009;End of Comment Period 05/12/2009; Extension of Comment Period 04/20/2009;End of Extended of Comment Period 08/10/2009. SNPRM: Publication Date 05/20/2011;End of Comment Period 07/19/2011;Extension of Comment Period 06/23/2011;End of Extended of Comment Period 09/19/2011. 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 73. Stowage of Wheelchairs, other Mobility Aids and other Assistive Devices 74. Accessibility of Airports 75. Accessibility of Carrier Websites and Ticket Kiosks 76. Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes On Commercial Aircraft 77. Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections III 78. Carrier-Supplied Medical Oxygen, Accessible In-Flight Entertainment Systems, Service Animals, and Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft 79. Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Reasonable Modification
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

80. Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations 81. Pipeline Safety: Enforcement of State Excavation Damage Laws 82. Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries 83. Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids (Wetlines) 84. Pipeline Safety: Safety of On-Shore Liquid Hazardous Pipelines 85. Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Fireworks Approvals (RRR) 86. Pipeline Safety: Excess Flow Valves In Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences in Gas Distribution Systems 87. Pipeline Safety: Gas Transmission (RRR) 88. Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics (RRR) 89. Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Special Permits and Competent Authorities into the HMR (RRR) 90. Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments (RRR) 91. Hazardous Materials: Rail Petitions and Recommendations to Improve the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation (RRR)
Research and Innovative Technology Administration

92. Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenuesaviation accidents. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final rule : 01/19/2013 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/12/1999
Docket Number: FAA-2008-0677 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/03/2013
To OMB 07/05/2013 OMB Clearance 10/04/2013 Publication Date 10/21/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions Red Federal Aviation Administration

2. Popular Title : Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions RIN 2120-AJ34 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 6/29/2010; End of Comment Period 08/30/2010; Publication of Extended Comment Period 08/16/2010; End of Extended Comment Period 9/29/2010. 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. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 11/29/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/04/2008
Docket Number: FAA-2010-0636 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/20/2011 11/02/2012To OMB 10/21/2011 12/03/2012 OMB Clearance 01/20/2012 03/04/2013 Publication Date 02/06/2012 03/21/2013 Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Airport Safety Management System Red Federal Aviation Administration

3. Popular Title : Airport SMS RIN 2120-AJ38 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/07/2010;End of Comment Period 01/05/2011;Extension of Comment Period 12/10/2010; End of Extended of Comment Period 03/07/2011; Extension of Comment Period 03/07/2011; End of Extended of Comment Period 07/05/2011. 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 airportÂ ́s day-to-day operations.

Effects: Information Collection Peer Review Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final rule : 11/05/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/22/2008
Docket Number: FAA-2010-0997 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/13/2012
To OMB 01/14/2013 OMB Clearance 04/15/2013
Publication Date 04/29/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates Red Federal Aviation Administration

4. Popular Title : Photo Requirements RIN 2120-AJ42 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/19/2010; End of Comment Period 02/17/2011 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 thisaction is to meet all requirements of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. Since the close of the comment period, FAA reauthorization was passed. Sec. 321 of P.L. 112-95 imposes additional requirements for the issuance of improved pilot certificates. The FAA is currently evaluating this rulemaking in light of these requirements. Effects: Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 06/17/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/30/2008
Docket Number: FAA-2010-1127 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date End of Comment Period Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments Red Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Helicopter Safety Initiatives and Misc Amendments RIN 2120-AJ53 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/12/2010; End of Comment Period 01/01/2011. 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: 49 U.S.C. 44730(b), as enacted under P.L. 112-95, sec. 306(b) (Feb. 14, 2012), requires issuance of final rule by 6/1/2012 : 06/01/2012 Final rule : 05/10/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/2009
Docket Number: FAA-2010-0982 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled New Projected Actual DateDate Date
To OST 01/04/2012 04/03/2012 04/03/2012
To OMB 02/06/2012 09/10/2012 OMB Clearance 05/03/2012 12/10/2012 Publication Date 05/21/2012 12/27/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Red Federal Aviation Administration

6. Popular Title : Small Unmanned Aircraft RIN 2120-AJ60 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Pub. L. 112-95, sec. 332(b) requires issuance of final rule 18 months after integration plan is submitted to Congress. Integration plan is due Feb. 14, 2013, thus final rule must be issued by 8/14/2014. : 08/14/2014 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/28/2009
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/24/2011 09/02/2011 08/29/2011 Returned to Mode 12/27/2011
Resent to OST 12/30/2011 12/30/2011
To OMB 02/03/2011 06/18/2012 OMB Clearance 03/07/2011 09/18/2012 Publication Date 03/10/2011 10/02/2012 End of Comment Period 07/14/2011 01/02/2013 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements (formerly First Officer Qualification Requirements) (HR 5900) Red Federal Aviation Administration

7.Popular Title : Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements RIN 2120-AJ67 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/08/2010; End of Comment Period 04/09/2010. NPRM: Publication Date 02/29/2012; Comment Period Closed 04/30/2012. 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 P.L. 111-216. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 01/28/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/20/2009
Docket Number: FAA-2010-0100 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/31/2012
To OMB 01/31/2013 OMB Clearance 05/02/2013
Publication Date 05/17/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan Red Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Afghanistan SFAR RIN 2120-AJ69 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/26/2010;End of Comment Period 06/10/2010. 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. Effects: Foreign Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: NPRM : 06/10/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/08/2010
Docket Number:Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/07/2010 03/25/2011 03/21/2011
To OMB 09/14/2010 04/26/2011 05/17/2011 Withdrawn from OMB 07/12/2012 OMB Clearance 09/21/2010 03/09/2012 Publication Date 09/30/2010 03/23/2012 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Requirement for Wildlife Assessments at Certificated Airports Red Federal Aviation Administration

9. Popular Title : Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) RIN 2120-AJ71 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would require a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (scientific evaluation of wildlife populations and their attractants) for certificated airports. This rulemaking would also require periodic completion of a wildlife hazard assessment, or continuous wildlife monitoring as an alternative to the assessment, and clarify requirements for those conducting an assessment. This rulemaking is intended to decrease direct hazards (animals striking aircraft) and indirect hazards (animal burrowing and nesting in or near aircraft or aircraft operations areas). Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/02/2010
Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date End of Comment Period Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Regulation Of Flight Operations Conducted By Alaska Guide Pilots Red Federal Aviation Administration

10. Popular Title : Alaska Guide PilotsRIN 2120-AJ78 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/04/2010
Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date End of Comment Period Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Air Carrier Maintenance Training Program Red Federal Aviation Administration

11. Popular Title : Air Carrier Maintenance Training RIN 2120-AJ79 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would require FAA approval of maintenance training programs of air carriers that operate aircraft type certificated for a passenger seating configuration of 10 seats or more (excluding any pilot seat). The intent of this rulemaking is to reduce the number of accidents and incidents caused by human error, improper maintenance, inspection, or repair practices. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 09/26/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/2008
Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined:Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date End of Comment Period Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Installed Systems And Equipment for Use by the Flight Crew Black Federal Aviation Administration

12. Popular Title : Installed Systems And Equipment RIN 2120-AJ83 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/03/2011; End of Comment Period 04/04/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend design requirements in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes in an effort to minimize the occurrence of design-related flightcrew errors. The new design requirements would enable flightcrews to detect and manage their errors when the errors occur. This action would establish uniform airworthiness design standards in the U.S. and Europe. Effects: EU Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/06/2010
Docket Number: FAA-2010-1175 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 04/13/2012 05/02/2012
To OMB 05/14/2012 06/20/2012 OMB Clearance 08/14/2012 09/20/2012 Publication Date 08/27/2012 10/04/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Safety Management Systems for Part 121 Certificate Holders Red Federal Aviation Administration

13. Popular Title : SMS for Part 121 RIN 2120-AJ86 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/05/2010; End of Comment Period 02/03/2011; Extended Comment Period 01/31/2011; End of Extended Comment Period 03/07/2011.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 organization-wide 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 P.L. 111-216, sec. 215. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 07/30/2012 NPRM : 10/29/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2010
Docket Number: FAA-2009-0671 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/16/2012 03/21/2012 04/12/2012
To OMB 04/16/2012 05/21/2012 OMB Clearance 07/16/2012 08/21/2012 Publication Date 07/27/2012 09/04/2012 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Flight Crewmember Mentoring, Leadership and Professional Development (HR 5900) Red Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Flight Crewmember Mentoring RIN 2120-AJ87 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 P.L. 111-216. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 07/29/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2010
Docket Number:Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/29/2011 03/29/2011
To OMB 04/29/2011 05/16/2011 05/17/2011 OMB Clearance 07/29/2011 04/06/2012 Publication Date 07/29/2011 04/20/2012 End of Comment Period 10/26/2011 07/20/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Slot Management and Transparency for LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport Red Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Slot Management and Transparency RIN 2120-AJ89 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 areaÂ ́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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/2010
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/25/2011 06/22/2011 06/22/2011
To OMB 04/25/2011 03/10/2012 OMB Clearance 07/25/2011 06/10/2012 Publication Date 07/29/2011 06/20/2012 End of Comment Period 10/27/2011 09/20/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: NonePart 121 Exiting Icing Red Federal Aviation Administration

16. Popular Title : Part 121 Exiting Icing RIN 2120-AJ95 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/22/2009
Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date End of Comment Period Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Orbital Debris Mitigation Requirements Green Federal Aviation Administration

17. Popular Title : Orbital Debris RIN 2120-AK05 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would reduce the likelihood of creating orbital debris from a launch vehicleÂ ́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.Effects: EIS Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/03/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 10/12/2012
To OMB 11/13/2012 OMB Clearance 02/13/2013 Publication Date 02/28/2013 End of Comment Period 05/31/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States Black Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Drug & Alcohol Testing for Foreign Repair Stations RIN 2120-AK09 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would require controlled substance testing of some employees working in foreign repair stations. This action is necessary to increase the level of safety of the flying public, and the intended effect is to increase participation by countries outside of the United States. This rule is required by the FAA Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2012. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 02/14/2013 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/01/2012
Docket Number: Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/31/2012
To OMB 08/31/2012 OMB Clearance 09/11/2012Publication Date 09/17/2012 End of Comment Period 11/16/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None

Requirements for Chemical Oxygen Generators Installed on Transport Category Airplanes (Chemical Oxygen Standards) Green Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Chemical Oxygen Generators RIN 2120-AK14 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would introduce type certification requirements for chemical oxygen generator (COG) installations installed on transport category airplanes. This action isnecessary to address potential security vulnerabilities with COGs and provide performancebased options for acceptable installations. The intended effect would increase the level of security and safety for future transport airplane designs. This rulemaking was recently downgraded to nonsignificant and will not appear on next month's report. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/18/2012
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

Publication Date 07/09/2012 08/24/2012 End of Comment Period 08/08/2012 09/24/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Production and Airworthiness Certification II Black Federal Aviation Administration

20. Popular Title : Production and Airworthiness Certification II RIN 2120-AK20 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would change requirements for certificating aeronautical products and articles. These changes are necessary to address deficiencies in oversight of supplier facilities; allow manufacture of certain airframe components by engine manufacturers; add a requirement that an accountable person be named for certain production approval holders; and add a minor change to marking requirements for certain wood propellers. These changes are intended to address deficiencies in oversight of supplier facilities. This rulemaking has expanded the scope of RIN 2120-AK04. Effects:None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/10/2012
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/16/2013
To OMB 09/16/2013 OMB Clearance 12/16/2013 Publication Date 01/06/2014 End of Comment Period 04/10/2014 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Prohibition of Tail End Ferry in Part 121 (Reauthorization) Black Federal Aviation Administration

21. Popular Title : Prohibition of Tail End Ferry in Part 121 RIN 2120-AK22 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Initiation date : 08/14/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/10/2012
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 07/30/2013
To OMB 08/30/2013 OMB Clearance 11/29/2013 Publication Date 12/19/2013 End of Comment Period 02/18/2014 Explanation for any delay: N/AFederal Register Citation for NPRM: None

National Tunnel Inspection Standards Red Federal Highway Administration

Federal Highway Administration

22. Popular Title : Tunnel Inspection RIN 2125-AF24 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/18/08; End of Comment Period 2/17/09. NPRM: Publication Date 7/22/2010; End of Comment Period 09/20/2010. 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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2008
Docket Number: FHWA-2008-0038 Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/07/2012
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Pavement Markings Red Federal Highway Administration

23. Popular Title : Pavement Markings RIN 2125-AF34 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/22/2010; End of Comment Period 8/20/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, to include standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels ofretroreflectivity for pavement markings on all roads open to public travel. We originally scheduled publication of a final rule for 12/30/2011. A supplemental NPRM had been scheduled for 05/14/2012. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/07/2009
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Administration of Engineering and Design Related Service Contracts (RRR) Black Federal Highway Administration

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Popular Title : Administration of Service Contracts (RRR) RIN 2125-AF44 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 FHWAÂ ́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 FHWAÂ ́s stewardship and oversight of these regulations. This rulemaking was recently downgraded to nonsignificant and will not appear on next monthâ€TMs report. Effects: None Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/14/2012
Docket Number: FHWA-2012-0043 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual DatePublication Date 10/05/2012 10/26/2012 09/04/2012 End of Comment Period 12/05/2012 12/26/2012 11/05/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 77 FR 53802

Unified Registration System Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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25. Popular Title : URS RIN 2126-AA22 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 08/26/96; End of Comment Period 10/26/96. NPRM: Publication Date 05/19/05; End of Comment Period 08/17/05. SNPRM: Publication Date 10/26/11; End of Comment Period 12/27/11. Abstract: This rule would establish a new Unified Registration System (URS) to replace four legacy systems in support of FMCSAÂ ́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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule (SAFETEA-LU) : 08/10/2006 Final Rule (ICC Act) : 01/01/1998 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1996
Docket Number: FMCSA-1997-2349 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

26.Popular Title : Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers RIN 2126-AA34 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: IFR: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. Abstract: This rulemaking would change FMCSA regulations to govern applications byMexican carriers to operate beyond municipalities and commercial zones at the United StateMexico border. It would also revise the application form, OP-1MX, to be filed by these Mexican motor carriers. The revised form would require additional information about the applicantÂ ́s business and operating practices to allow the FMCSA to determine if the applicant can meet the safety standards established for operating in interstate commerce in the United States. Carriers that had previously submitted an application would have to submit the updated form. These changes are needed to implement part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents as ruled by the Ninth Circuit. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by November 20, 2003. FMCSA will determine the next steps to be taken after the pilot program on the long haul trucking provisions of NAFTA is completed. Effects: Information Collection NAFTA Prompting action: International Agreement Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001
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Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Safety Monitoring RIN 2126-AA35 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: IFR: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18months after receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional authority to operate in the United States. It also would establish suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of Registration and operating authority, and incorporate criteria to be used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico-domiciled carriers exercise basic safety management controls. The interim rule included requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which are necessary to comply with the FY-2002 DOT Appropriations Act. On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by November 28, 2003. FMCSA will determine the next steps to be taken after the pilot program on the long haul trucking provisions of NAFTA is completed. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Federalism Information Collection NAFTA Prompting action: International Agreement Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-1998-3299 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

28. Popular Title : Safety Auditors Certification RIN 2126-AA64 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: IFR: Date of Publication 03/19/02; Effective Date 06/17/02; End of Comment Period 05/20/02, IFR: Notice Extending Compliance Date 06/17/02; End of Extended C/P 07/17/02. IFR: Notice of Statutory Compliance Date 12/23/03, Reinstated IFR 1/01/04. Abstract: This rulemaking would require that any safety inspection, safety audit, or compliance review be conducted by a certified inspector, auditor, or investigator. It is required by section 211 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Based on comments to the Interim Final Rule (IFR), the agency will issue a NPRM that addresses issues not clarified in the IFR.Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 12/09/2000 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999
Docket Number: FMCSA-2001-11060 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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Popular Title : USA PATRIOT Act Rule RIN 2126-AA70 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: IFR: Publication Date 04/29/2005. Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit States from issuing, renewing, transferring or upgrading a commercial driverÂ ́s license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement, unless the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has first conducted a background check on the applicant and determined the applicant does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA simultaneously published interim final rules. FMCSA has published another IFR corresponding to TSAÂ ́s extension of compliance date. Since this rulemaking conforms to TSAÂ ́s rulemaking, the rulemaking is dependent upon TSA action. This action is considered significant because of substantial public and congressional interest, and national security. Effects: NAFTA Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-2001-11117 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

30. Popular Title : Diabetes Standard RIN 2126-AA95 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/17/2006; End of Comment Period 06/15/2006. Abstract: This rulemaking action would amend FMCSAÂ ́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). Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Initiate change : 11/10/2005 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2005-23151 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Consumer Complaint Information Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

31. Popular Title : Consumer Complaint Information RIN 2126-AB01 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/20/2008, End of Comment Period 4/21/2008. Abstract: The rulemaking would require each motor carrier of household goods to submit a quarterly report of specific identified information regarding complaints that each receives from shippers and consumers to the Agency. This rule responds to Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). A final rule was scheduled for 01/07/11.Effects: Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Report in place : 08/10/2006 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2008-0029 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations Black Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Entry Level Driver Training RIN 2126-AB06 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/26/2007; End of Extended Comment Period 5/23/2008. Abstract: This rulemaking would require behind-the-wheel and classroom training for persons who must hold a commercial driverÂ ́s license to operate commercial motor vehicles. This action is in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitÂ ́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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Federalism Prompting action: Court Action Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/19/2006
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Carrier Safety Fitness Determination Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

33. Popular Title : Carrier Safety Fitness Determination RIN 2126-AB11 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 49 CFR Part 385, Safety Fitness Procedures, in accordance with the AgencyÂ ́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 carrierÂ ́s place of business. Aside from roadside inspections and new entrant audits, the compliance review is the AgencyÂ ́s primary intervention. Under CSA, FMCSA would propose to implement a broader array of progressive 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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/21/2007
Docket Number: FMCSA-2004-18898 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 Black Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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Popular Title : MCSIA 210(b) New Entrant Knowledge Test RIN 2126-AB17 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 08/25/2009; End of Comment Period 10/26/2009. 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Court Action Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/26/2009
Docket Number: FMCSA-2001-11061 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

35. Popular Title : CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse RIN 2126-AB18 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would create a central database for verified positive controlled substances and alcohol test results for commercial driverÂ ́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 positionwith the applicantÂ ́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. DOTÂ ́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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2009
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Electronic On-Board Recorders and Hours of Service Supporting Documents Green Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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Popular Title : EOBR and HOS supporting documents RIN 2126-AB20 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/01/11; End of Comment Period 04/04/2011, NPRM: Extension of Comment Period 04/13/2011; End of Extended Comment Period 05/23/11; Notice of Intent 02/13/2012. Abstract: This rulemaking will consider revisions to RIN 2126-AA89 (Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours of Service Drivers) to expand the number of motor carriers required to install and operate Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBRs). FMCSA has consolidated this follow-up to the EOBR rule with the Hours Of Service Of Drivers: Supporting Documents rulemaking for development of a single NPRM in RIN 2126-AB20. In addressing Hours of Service Supporting Documents requirements in this new rulemaking, FMCSA will consider reducing or eliminating current paperwork burdens associated with supporting documents in favor of expanded EOBR use. In addition it will proopose technical standards for an EOBR, address driver harassment issues, and provide clarification and request further comments on several issues. On January 15, 2010, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) filed a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Cir. No. 10-1009). ATA petitioned the court to direct FMCSA toissue an NPRM on supporting documents in conformance with the requirements set forth in section 113 of the HMTAA within 60 days after the issuance of the writ and a final rule no later than 6 months after the issuance of the NPRM. The court granted the petition for writ of mandamus on September 30, 2010, ordering FMCSA to issue an NPRM on the supporting document regulations by December 30, 2010. At the request of the agency, the DC Circuit extended the deadline to January 31, 2011. 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-of-service 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, which removed the technical specifications relied on in this rulemaking. Effects: Economically Significant Major Unfunded Mandate Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: Court Action Legal Deadline: NPRM : 01/31/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994
Docket Number: Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Medical Examiner's Certification Integration Yellow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

37. Popular Title : Medical Examiner's Certification Integration RIN 2126-AB40 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would build upon the National Registry (2126-AA97) and Medical Certification (2126-AA10) final rules. This rulemaking would (1) provide for the medical examiner to transmit data from the medical examinerÂ ́s certificate through FMCSA to the State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) for Commercial DriverÂ ́s License (CDL) holders and (2) require increased frequency of medical examiner reporting of medical examinerÂ ́s certificate data to the National Registry database. This should streamline the process for SDLAs to verify the physical qualifications of CDL holders. Effects: Economically SignificantMajor Information Collection Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/20/2011
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Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers Yellow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

38. Popular Title : Bus Leasing RIN 2126-AB44 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: The rulemaking would propose to 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 an out-of-service order 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 will 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. Effects: Major Information Collection Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/28/2011
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Single Pre-trip Inspection (RRR) Green Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

39. Popular Title : Single Pre-trip Inspection (RRR) RIN 2126-AB46 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: The FMCSA would consider whether its existing regulations requiring commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to ensure their vehicles are in safe and proper operating condition at the beginning of the work day include obsolete or redundant requirements that impose unnecessary burdens on the industry. These requirements are found in 49 CFR Part 392, concerning safe driving, and 49 CFR Part 396, concerning inspection, repair and maintenance of CMVs. Effects: Economically Significant Major Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/10/2012
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Critical Incident Stress Plan; "Critical Incident" Definition Red Federal Railroad Administration

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40. Popular Title : Critical Incident Stress Plan RIN 2130-AC00 Stage: NPRMPrevious Stage: None 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 railroadÂ ́s critical incident response programs, so that appropriate action is taken when a railroad employee is involved in or directly witnesses a critical incident. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/14/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2008-0131 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Training Standards for Railroad Employees (RRR) Green Federal Railroad Administration

41. Popular Title : Training Standards for RR Employees RIN 2130-AC06 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/07/2012; Comment Period End 04/09/2012. 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 railroadsÂ ́, contractorsÂ ́, and subcontractorsÂ ́ 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. Effects: None Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2009 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0033Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations (RRR) Red Federal Railroad Administration

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Popular Title : Vehicle/Track Interaction, High Speed, High Cant RIN 2130-AC09 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 5/10/2010; End of Comment Period 7/9/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for high-speed 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/19/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0036 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing for Maintenance-of-Way Red Federal Railroad Administration

43.Employees Popular Title : Controlled Substance Testing/Maintenance Employees RIN 2130-AC10 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Federal Railroad AdministrationÂ ́s (FRA) alcohol and drug regulations to cover all employees of railroads, railroad contractors, and subcontractors who perform maintenance-of-way activities. FRAâ€TMs alcohol and drug regulations (49 CFR Part 219) contain certain prohibitions on the use and possession of alcohol and drugs. The regulations also contain requirements for post-accident toxicological(PAT) testing, random testing, reasonable cause testing, reasonable suspicion testing, coworker and voluntary referral policies, pre-employment drug testing, and reporting. Currently, the regulations only apply to covered employees (defined as employees assigned to perform covered service subject to the Hours of Service Act, 49 CFR Ch. 211). In response to a statutory mandate, the proposed rulemaking would expand coverage of part 219 to employees who perform maintenance-of-way (MOW) activities. This rulemaking would also make other miscellaneous updates to 14 CFR Part 219. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0039 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Risk Reduction Program (RRR) Red Federal Railroad Administration

44. Popular Title : Risk Reduction Program RIN 2130-AC11 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 12/08/2010; End of Comment Period 02/07/2011 Abstract: This rulemaking would consider appropriate contents for Risk Reduction Programs and how they should be implemented and reviewed by FRA. Effects: Economically Significant MajorPrompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0038 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (RRR) Red Federal Railroad Administration

45. Popular Title : Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus RIN 2130-AC14 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/2010, End of Comment Period 12/06/2010. 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 04/16/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0044 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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High-Speed Rail Corridor Development and Capital Investment Grants to Red Federal Railroad AdministrationSupport Intercity Passenger Rail Service 46.

Popular Title : High-Speed Rail Corridor Development RIN 2130-AC17 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would prescribe procedures and schedules for the awarding of grants to eligible applicants under this title to assist in financing the capital costs of facilities, infrastructure, and equipment necessary to provide or improve intercity passenger rail transportation. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule - High Speed Development : 10/16/2009 Final Rule - Capital Investment Grants : 10/16/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0106 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program; Buy America Program Requirements Green Federal Railroad Administration

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Popular Title : Buy America Program Requirements RIN 2130-AC23 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would establish regulations for FRAÂ ́s Buy America requirements as part of the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) program. The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA) (Division B of Pub. L. 110-432) authorized the appropriation of funds to establish several new passenger rail grant programs, including capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (Â§301), high-speed corridor development (Â§501), and congestion grants (Â§302). FRA has consolidated these and other closely related programs into the HSIPR program, as detailed in FRAÂ ́s HSIPR Interim Guidance (74 Fed. Reg. 29900 (June 23, 2009)) and FY 2010 Interim Guidance (75 Fed. Reg. 38344 and 38365 (July 1, 2010)). Spending authorized under PRIIA is subject to the Buy America provision of 49 U.S.C. Â§ 24405(a). Thisrulemaking would provide standards to govern FRAÂ ́s application of the Buy America provision of 49 U.S.C. Â§ 24405(a) to all PRIIA-authorized spending as part of the HSIPR

program. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/14/2010
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Railroad System Safety Program Red Federal Railroad Administration

48. Popular Title : Railroad System Safety Program RIN 2130-AC31 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. This rulemaking was recently downgraded to nonsignificant and will not appear on next monthÂ  ́s report. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2011-0060 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

Publication Date 05/14/2012 11/13/2012 End of Comment Period 07/13/2012 01/13/2013Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Positive Train Control Systems: De Minimis Exception, Yard Movements, En Route Failures; Miscellaneous Grade Crossing/Signal and Train Control Amendments (RRR) Red Federal Railroad Administration

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Popular Title : PTC Amendments Grade Crossing & Signal (RRR) RIN 2130-AC32 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/01/2011
Docket Number: FRA-2011-0061 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Capital Project Management Green Federal Transit Administration

Federal Transit Administration

50. Popular Title : Capital Project Management RIN 2132-AA92 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/10/2009; End of C/P 11/09/2009; Extension of C/P 11/10/2009; End of Extended C/P 01/08/2010. NPRM: Publication Date 9/13/2011; End of C/P: 11/14/2011; Extension of Comment Period: 11/01/2011; End of Extended C/P: 12/02/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would transform the FTAÂ ́s Project Management Oversight ruleat 49 CFR part 633 into a Capital Project Management rule governing all major capital projects funded under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53. The rulemaking would consider the appropriate scope of such a rule; the definition of "major capital project"; the management capacity and capability of project sponsors; the requirements for Project Management Plans; the use of risk assessments in project development; and the role and responsibilities of FTA oversight
contractors. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
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Bus Testing: Updating Testing Procedures Red Federal Transit Administration

51. Popular Title : Bus Testing: Updating Testing Procedures RIN 2132-AB01 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/14/2011; End of Comment Period 05/13/2011; Extension of Comment Period 05/19/2011; End of Extended Comment Period 06/15/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FTAÂ ́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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/28/2010
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Major Capital Investment Projects (RRR) Red Federal Transit Administration

52. Popular Title : New Starts (RRR) RIN 2132-AB02 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 6/3/2010; End of Comment Period 8/2/2010. NPRM: Publication Date 01/25/2012; End of Comment Period 03/26/2012. Abstract: This rulemaking would create a new regulatory framework for FTAÂ ́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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule by : 04/07/2006 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/08/2010
Docket Number: FTA-2010-0009 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (RRR) Green Federal Transit Administration

53. Popular Title : Environmental Impact (RRR) RIN 2132-AB03Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Date of Publication 03/15/2012; End of Comment Period: 05/14/2012. 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 proposed CEs were developed after an extensive effort, in line with Council on Environmental Quality guidance, 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 FTAÂ ́s focus on streamlining its environmental process. Effects: None Prompting action: Presidential Direction Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/15/2011
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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) Red Maritime Administration

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Popular Title : Cargo Preference (RRR) RIN 2133-AB74 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 01/28/99; End of Comment Period 03/29/99; Withdrawn 02/14/05 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 P.L. 110-417, Section 3511, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009 changes to the cargo preference rules. The rulemaking also would includecompromise, 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 P.L. 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Foreign Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/21/2008
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FMVSS No. 122 Motorcycle Brake Systems Upgrade Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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55. Popular Title : Motorcycle Brake Systems GTR RIN 2127-AK16 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM 9/17/2008; End of C/P 11/17/08 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. Effects: EU Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: NoneRulemaking Project Initiated: 02/12/2008
Docket Number: NHTSA-2008-0150 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors (RRR) Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

56. Popular Title : Rearview Visibility RIN 2127-AK43 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/04/09; End of Comment Period 05/04/09.NPRM: Publication Date 12/07/2010; End of Comment Period 02/07/2011. NPRM Reopened Comment Period: Publication Date 03/02/2011; End of Re-opened Comment Period 04/18/2011. 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 driverÂ ́s field of view. Effects: Economically Significant Major EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: FR per Letter to Congress : 12/31/2011 FR per 2nd Letter to Congress : 02/29/2012 FR per 3nd Letter to Congress : 12/31/2012 Initiate rulemaking : 02/28/2009 Final Rule : 02/28/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/28/2008
Docket Number: NHTSA-2009-0041 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual DateTo OST 08/10/2011 10/03/2011 10/03/2011
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Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208 Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

57. Popular Title : Seat Belts on Motorcoaches RIN 2127-AK56 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/18/2010; End Of Comment Period 10/1/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would require the installation of lap/shoulder belts in newlymanufactured 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. Effects: Economically Significant Major EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 07/05/2013 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/12/2009
Docket Number: NHTSA-2010-0112 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date 01/30/2012 09/28/2012 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Badging and Fuel Compartment Labels on Alternative Fuel Usage Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Popular Title : * Alternative Fuel Usage Labeling & BadgingRIN 2127-AK75 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 Â§ 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 ownerÂ ́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. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final rule : 06/19/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/19/2007
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Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information - Part 2 Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

59. Popular Title : * Tire Fuel Efficiency Part 2 RIN 2127-AK76 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/22/2009; Comment Period End 08/21/2009. 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. Effects:EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/19/2007
Docket Number: NHTSA-2011-0099 Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2017 and Beyond (RRR) Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Popular Title : CAFE 2017 and Beyond RIN 2127-AK79 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: Notice of Intent: 10/13/2010. Supplemental Notice of Intent: Publication Date 12/08/2010. Supplemental Notice of Intent: Signed by DOT Secretary and EPA Administrator 7/29/2011. 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 non-passenger 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).
Effects: Economically Significant MajorEIS EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 04/01/2015 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/27/2010
Docket Number: NHTSA-2010-0131 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Mandatory Event Data Recorder Requirements (RRR) Yellow National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

61. Popular Title : * Mandatory EDR Requirements RIN 2127-AK86 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/22/2011
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Upgrade of Event Data Recorder Requirements Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

62. Popular Title : Light Vehicle Upgrade of EDR Requirements RIN 2127-AK87 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would expand the utility of the amount and type of data Event Data Recorders (EDRs) capture in light vehicles in the event of a crash. The rulemaking would consider requiring some of the optional data elements specified in 49 CFR Part 563. Part 563 established the current reporting requirement of voluntarily installed EDRs in light vehicles. In addition, this rulemaking would make revisions to the optional data elements to account for the latest advances in vehicle safety. Part 563 presently requires vehicle manufacturers who are voluntarily installing EDRs to be in compliance with the regulation by September 1, 2012. In a separate rulemaking (2127-AK86 Mandatory Part 563 Event Data Recorder Requirements), the agency would propose requiring that all light vehicles comply with the requirements specified in current 49 CFR 563. This rulemaking would seek additional information from the public and expand upon that initiative. Moreover, this rulemaking would contribute to advancements in vehicle designs, advanced restraints and other safety countermeasures. The costs are expected to be minimal since some vehicle manufacturers presently capture additional data beyond Part 563 in their EDRs. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/22/2011
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63. Popular Title : Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters RIN 2127-AK92 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 petitionerâ€TMs 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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
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Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

64. Popular Title : * Quieter Vehicles Sound Alert RIN 2127-AK93 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: Economically SignificantMajor EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Initiate rulemaking : 07/05/2012 Final Rule : 01/03/2014 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
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Establish Side Impact Performance Requirements for Child Restraint Systems Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Side Impact Test Procedure for CRS RIN 2127-AK95 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 07/05/2014 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
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Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

66. Popular Title : Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity RIN 2127-AK96 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 NHTSAÂ ́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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Publish Final Rule : 07/05/2014 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
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Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

67. Popular Title : Truck Tractor Electronic Stability Control RIN 2127-AK97 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM 05/23/12; End of C/P: 08/21/12Abstract: 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 manufacturerÂ ́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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Federalism Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 07/05/2014 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
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FMVSS No. 218 and Enforcement Policy Concerning Novelty Helmets Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

68. Popular Title : Novelty Helmets Enforcement RIN 2127-AL01 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 rulemakingwould 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. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/21/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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To OMB 11/23/2011 11/21/2012 OMB Clearance 02/22/2012 02/20/2013 Publication Date 02/29/2012 02/28/2013 End of Comment Period 04/30/2012 03/30/2013 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Amend Definition of Motorcycle in 49 CFR 571.3 to Exclude Enclosed 3- Wheeled Passenger Vehicles Black National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Amend Definition of Motorcycle RIN 2127-AL15 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 asmotorcycles. This is appropriate for motorcycles with sidecars, trikes, and other threewheeled vehicles that are based on a motorcycle-like configuration. However, other threewheeled vehicles have passenger-car characteristics such as fully enclosed cabins, hingeddoors with roll-up windows, steering wheels, and side-by-side seating. Because these carlike 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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/10/2012Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 10/04/2012 11/14/2012
To OMB 11/22/2012 12/20/2012 OMB Clearance 02/21/2013 03/20/2013 Publication Date 02/26/2013 03/31/2013 End of Comment Period 04/27/2013 05/30/2013 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Protection of Sensitive Security Information Red Office of the Secretary

Office of the Secretary

70. Popular Title : SSI-TSA RIN 2105-AD59 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/18/2004; End of Comment Period 07/19/2004. 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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/02/2002
Docket Number: TSA-2003-15569 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Prioritization and Allocation Authority Exercised By the Secretary of Transportation Under the Defense Production Act Red Office of the Secretary

71.Popular Title : Defense Production Act (DPA) RIN 2105-AD83 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/15/2011; End of Comment Period 03/17/2011. 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 PresidentÂ ́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. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final rule : 06/27/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/07/2009
Docket Number: Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/15/2011 09/22/2011 08/18/2011
To OMB 10/17/2011 11/17/2011 11/17/2011 OMB Clearance 01/17/2012 07/27/2012 08/03/2012 Publication Date 01/31/2012 08/08/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an Aircraft Red Office of the Secretary

72. Popular Title : Seat-Strapping RIN 2105-AD87 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/03/2011; End of Comment Period 08/02/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would address whether carriers should be allowed to utilize the seat-strapping method to stow a passengerÂ ́s wheelchair in the aircraft cabin.

Effects:Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/30/2009
Docket Number: Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 11/09/2011 04/02/2012 02/23/2012 Returned to Mode 04/09/2012 03/12/2012 Resubmitted to OST 05/10/2012 06/07/2012
To OMB 12/21/2011 07/06/2012 07/26/2012 OMB Clearance 03/20/2012 10/05/2012
Publication Date 04/03/2012 10/15/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Stowage of Wheelchairs, other Mobility Aids and other Assistive Devices Red Office of the Secretary

73. Popular Title : Stowage and Assistive Devices RIN 2105-AD90 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 14 CFR Part 382 (Part 382) by including Subpart I (14 CFR 382.121-382.133) in the list of subparts with which a U.S. carrier must comply with respect to passengers traveling under its code on flights operated by a foreign carrier between two foreign points. This rulemaking would also amend Part 382 to eliminate the labeling requirements for FAA approved portable oxygen concentrators and specify that ventilators, respirators and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines must be allowed for use in the passenger cabin as long as they comply with applicable safety, security, and hazardous materials rules. In addition, this rule would amend the provision in Part 382 that allows carriers to require a passenger who wishes to use an FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrator in the aircraft cabin to provide a medical certificate dated within 10 days of the passengerÂ ́s initial flight.

Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/02/2009
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Accessibility of Airports Green Office of the Secretary

74. Popular Title : Accessibility of Airports RIN 2105-AD91 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/29/2011; End of Comment Period 11/28/2011. 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. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/03/2009
Docket Number: Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 07/23/2012
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Accessibility of Carrier Websites and Ticket Kiosks Red Office of the Secretary

75. Popular Title : ACAA SNPRM 1 RIN 2105-AD96 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/08/2010; Comment Period 08/09/2010. SNPRM: Publication Date 09/26/2011; End of Comment Period 11/25/2011; Extension of Comment Period 11/21/2011; End of Extended Comment Period 01/09/2012.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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/15/2009
Docket Number: Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 05/07/2012 08/20/2012 08/23/2012
To OMB 06/08/2012 09/27/2012 OMB Clearance 09/07/2012 12/26/2012 Publication Date 09/14/2012 01/08/2013 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes On Commercial Aircraft Red Office of the Secretary

76. Popular Title : E-Cigarette RIN 2105-AE06 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/15/2011; End of Comment Period 11/14/2011. 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. Effects: Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/04/2010
Docket Number: Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 04/10/2012 12/07/2012
To OMB 05/08/2012 01/11/2013 OMB Clearance 08/06/2012 04/08/2013Publication Date 08/20/2012 04/22/2013 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections III Red Office of the Secretary

77. Popular Title : Airline Psgr. Protections III RIN 2105-AE11 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/08/2008; Comment Period End 02/06/2009. NPRM Extension of Comment Period: Publication date 02/06/2009; Extension of Comment Period End 03/09/2009. 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 on-time performance data, reporting of certain data code-share operations, and codifying the statutory amendment of 49 U.S.C. 41712(c) regarding website schedule disclosure of code-share operations; (3) whether the Department should expand the on-time 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 agentÂ ́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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/18/2011
Docket Number: Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/30/2011 10/01/2012
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Carrier-Supplied Medical Oxygen, Accessible In-Flight Entertainment Systems, Service Animals, and Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft Red Office of the Secretary

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Popular Title : ACAA SNPRM 2 RIN 2105-AE12 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/08/2010; Comment Period End 08/09/2010. 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 safety-related 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/2011
Docket Number: Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/27/2011 12/12/2012
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Publication Date 10/31/2011 04/24/2013 End of Comment Period 12/31/2011 06/23/2013 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Awaiting development of additional data Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None

Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Reasonable Modification Green Office of the Secretary

79. Popular Title : ADA: Reasonable AccommodationRIN 2105-AE15 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: None. Abstract: This action continues a rulemaking initiated under RIN 2105-AD54. It would add to the DepartmentÂ ́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. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/06/2006
Docket Number: Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 04/15/2012 09/17/2012
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Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

80. Popular Title : Loading/Unloading RIN 2137-AE37 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/11/2011; End of Comment Period 05/10/2011. End of extended Comment Period 06/09/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to require each person (i.e., carrier or facility) who engages in cargo tank loading or unloading operations to perform a risk assessment of the loading and unloading operation and develop and implement safe operating procedures based upon the results of the risk assessment. These amendments would include the operational procedures requirements to address several aspects of loading and unloading, including provisions for facilities to develop maintenance testing programs for transfer equipment (i.e., hose maintenance programs) used to load or unload cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs). In addition, this rulemaking would require each employee who engages in cargo tank loading or unloading operations to receive training and be evaluated on the employeeÂ ́s qualifications to perform loading or unloading functions. This rulemaking is intended to reduce the risk associated with the loading and unloading of cargo tank motor vehicles that contain hazardous materials. Effects: Information CollectionPrompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/2008
Docket Number: PHMSA-2007-28119 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/26/2011 04/06/2012 05/02/2012
Returned to Mode 06/06/2012 Resubmitted to OST 08/23/2012
To OMB 02/02/2012 09/17/2012 OMB Clearance 05/02/2012 12/17/2012 Publication Date 05/11/2012 12/26/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Pipeline Safety: Enforcement of State Excavation Damage Laws Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

81. Popular Title : Pipeline Safety: Excavation Damage Laws RIN 2137-AE43 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM 4/02/2012; End of C/P 07/09/2012; End of C/P 06/01/2012; Extension of C/P 05/30/2012; End of Extended C/P 07/09/2012 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/30/2009
Docket Number: PHMSA 2009-0192 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/25/2013
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Publication Date 08/05/2013 End of Comment Period 10/04/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: NoneHazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Transportation of Lithium Batteries RIN 2137-AE44 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/11/2010; End of C/P 3/12/2010. C/P reopened: 04/11/2012, C/P closed 05/11/2012. 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/26/2009
Docket Number: PHMSA-2009-0095 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/29/2012 08/22/2012 09/18/2012
To OMB 09/19/2012 09/19/2012 OMB Clearance 12/18/2012 12/18/2012 Publication Date 12/28/2012 12/28/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids (Wetlines) Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Wetlines RIN 2137-AE53 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/27/2011; End of COmment Period 03/28/2011. NPRM: Extension of Comment Period 03/17/2011; End of Extended Comment Period 04/27/2011. Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to prohibit flammable liquids from being transported in unprotected product piping on existing and newly manufactured DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles. The status of this rule is now undetermined as a statutorily mandated GAO report must be completed before any further action is taken. Effects:None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/01/2009
Docket Number: PHMSA-2009-0303 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Pipeline Safety: Safety of On-Shore Liquid Hazardous Pipelines Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

84. Popular Title : Liquid Hazardous Pipelines RIN 2137-AE66 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 10/18/2010; End of Comment Period 01/18/2011; Extension of Comment Period 01/04/2011; End of Extended Comment Period 02/18/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would address 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 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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/13/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2010-0229 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual DateTo OST 11/18/2011 05/22/2012 06/13/2012 Returned to Mode 06/28/2012 Resubmitted to OST 07/16/2012
To OMB 12/16/2011 08/16/2012 OMB Clearance 03/19/2012 11/16/2012 Publication Date 03/30/2012 11/25/2012 End of Comment Period 05/30/2012 01/25/2013 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Fireworks Approvals (RRR) Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Fireworks Approvals (RRR) RIN 2137-AE70 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the HMR by revising and clarifying requirements for the examination, testing, certification, and transportation of certain Division 1.4Gconsumer fireworks (UN0336 Fireworks). Further, this rulemaking would establish DOTapproved 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 PHMSAâ€TMs 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 monthâ€TMs report. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/27/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2010-0320 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

Publication Date 01/19/2012 08/31/2012 08/30/2012 End of Comment Period 04/19/2012 10/30/2012 10/29/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 77 FR 52636

Pipeline Safety: Excess Flow Valves In Applications Other Than SingleFamily Residences in Gas Distribution Systems Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Excess Flow ValvesRIN 2137-AE71 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM 11/25/2011; CP ended 2/18/12; CP extended to 3/19/2012 Abstract: This rulemaking would require excess flow valves (EFVs) be installed 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. 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. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0009 Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/02/2011 07/29/2011
To OMB 06/30/2011 09/16/2011 09/26/2011 OMB Clearance 07/14/2011 11/04/2011 11/02/2011 Publication Date 07/25/2011 11/17/2011 11/25/2011 End of Comment Period 10/25/2011 01/19/2012 02/18/2012 Extension of Comment Period 02/02/2012 End of Extended Comment Period 03/19/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None

Pipeline Safety: Gas Transmission (RRR) Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

87. Popular Title : Gas Transmission (RRR) RIN 2137-AE72 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM 8/25/2011; End of C/P 12/02/2011; End of Extended C/P 1/20/2012 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 ( including the concept of a potential impact radius), the repair criteria for both HCA and non-HCA areas, requiring the use of automatic and remote controlled shut off valves, valve spacing, and whether applying the integrity management program requirements to additional areas would mitigate the need for class location requirements. Effects: None Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: NoneRulemaking Project Initiated: 01/04/2011
Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0023 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date 08/05/2013 End of Comment Period 10/04/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics (RRR) Green Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

88. Popular Title : Reverse Logistics (RRR) RIN 2137-AE81 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM 07/05/2012, End of C/P: 10/03/2012. 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 Â  ́reverse logisticsÂ ́ and outline the responsibilities of those that offer hazardous materials returned by retail customers. Effects: None Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/08/2011
Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0143 Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 04/10/2012 04/10/2012 03/27/2012
To OMB 05/11/2012 05/10/2012 05/14/2012 OMB Clearance 06/15/2012 06/07/2012 06/21/2012 Publication Date 06/29/2012 06/29/2012 07/05/2012 End of Comment Period 08/29/2012 08/29/2012 10/03/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 77 FR 39662

Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Special Permits and Green Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

89.Competent Authorities into the HMR (RRR) Popular Title : Special Permits and Competent Authorities (RRR) RIN 2137-AE82 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 Â ́Self-heatingÂ ́ 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 inthe HMR; would allow for the transportation of Class 9 solid coal pitch compounds in nonspecification 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. Effects: None Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/18/2011
Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0158 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 05/24/2012 09/19/2012
To OMB 06/21/2012 10/16/2012 OMB Clearance 09/19/2012 01/15/2013
Publication Date 09/28/2012 01/24/2013 End of Comment Period 11/28/2012 03/25/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments (RRR) Black Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Updates of References to Technical Standards (RRR) RIN 2137-AE85 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety regulations to incorporate byreference 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 todayÂ  ́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. Effects: None Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/06/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/01/2013
To OMB 03/29/2013 OMB Clearance 06/28/2013 Publication Date 06/29/2012 07/09/2013 End of Comment Period 08/31/2012 09/09/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Hazardous Materials: Rail Petitions and Recommendations to Improve the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation (RRR) Green Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Rail Petitions (RRR) RIN 2137-AE91 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/13/2012Docket Number: PHMSA-2012-0082 Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/10/2012 08/10/2012
To OMB 10/10/2012 OMB Clearance 10/24/2012 Publication Date 10/31/2012 End of Comment Period 12/31/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None

Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenues Green Research and Innovative Technology Administration

Research and Innovative Technology Administration

92. Popular Title : Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenues RIN 2139-AA13 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/15/2011; End of Comment Period 09/13/2011. 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. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2010
Docket Number: RITA 2011-0001 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/21/2012 01/02/2013
To OMB 04/25/2012 01/31/2013 OMB Clearance 07/25/2012 05/01/2013
Publication Date 07/31/2012 05/08/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None