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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-15494]

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Vol. 76

Thursday,

No. 130

July 7, 2011

Part XII

Department of Transportation

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 76 , No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / 

Unified Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

14 CFR Chs. I-III

23 CFR Chs. I-III

33 CFR Chs. I and IV

46 CFR Chs. I-III

48 CFR Ch. 12

49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI and Chs. X-XII

[OST Docket 99-5129]

Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current 

and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and 

completed actions of the Department. The agenda provides the public 

with information about the Department of Transportation's regulatory 

activity. It is expected that this information will enable the public 

to be more aware of and allow it to more effectively participate in the 

Department's regulatory activity. The public is also invited to submit 

comments on any aspect of this agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

General

    You should direct all comments and inquiries on the agenda in 

general to Neil R. Eisner, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and 

Enforcement, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-4723.

Specific

    You should direct all comments and inquiries on particular items in 

the agenda to the individual listed for the regulation or the general 

rulemaking contact person for the operating administration in Appendix 

B. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 

may call (202) 755-7687.

Table of Contents

Supplementary Information:

    Background

    Significant/Priority Rulemakings

    Explanation of Information on the Agenda

    Request for Comments

    Purpose

    Appendix A--Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory 

Documents

    Appendix B--General Rulemaking Contact Persons

    Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets

    Appendix D--Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements 

Agenda

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Improvement of our regulations is a prime goal of the Department of 

Transportation (Department or DOT). Our regulations should be clear, 

simple, timely, fair, reasonable, and necessary. They should not be 

issued without appropriate involvement of the public; once issued, they 

should be periodically reviewed and revised, as needed, to assure that 

they continue to meet the needs for which they originally were 

designed. To view additional information about the Department of 

Transportation's regulatory activities online, go to http://regs.dot.gov. Among other things, this website provides a report, 

updated monthly, on the status of the DOT significant rulemakings 

listed in the semi-annual Agenda.

    To help the Department achieve these goals and in accordance with 

Executive Order (EO) 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' (58 FR 

51735; Oct 4, 1993) and the Department's Regulatory Policies and 

Procedures (44 FR 11034; Feb 26, 1979), the Department prepares a 

semiannual regulatory agenda. It summarizes all current and projected 

rulemaking, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of 

the Department. These are matters on which action has begun or is 

projected during the succeeding 12 months or such longer period as may 

be anticipated or for which action has been completed since the last 

agenda.

    The agendas are based on reports submitted by the offices 

initiating the rulemaking and are reviewed by the Department 

Regulations Council. The Department's last agenda was published in the 

Federal Register on December 20, 2010 (75 FR 79812). The next one is 

scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in fall 2011.

    The Internet is the basic means for disseminating the Unified 

Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is available online at 

www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers users a greatly enhanced 

ability to obtain information from the Agenda database.

    Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the 

regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act (5 U.S.C. 602), DOT's printed agenda entries include only:

    1. The Agency's agenda preamble;

    2. Rules that are in the Agency's regulatory flexibility agenda, in 

accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are likely 

to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 

entities; and

    3. Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review 

under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

    Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain 

information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda 

requirements. These elements are: Sequence Number; Title; Section 610 

Review, if applicable; Legal Authority; Abstract; Timetable; Regulatory 

Flexibility Analysis Required; Agency Contact; and Regulation 

Identifier Number (RIN). Additional information (for detailed list see 

section heading ``Explanation of Information on the Agenda'') on these 

entries is available in the Unified Agenda published on the Internet.

Significant/Priority Rulemakings

    The agenda covers all rules and regulations of the Department. We 

have classified rules as a DOT agency priority in the agenda if they 

are, essential, very costly, controversial, or of substantial public 

interest under our Regulatory Policies and Procedures. All DOT agency 

priority rulemaking documents are subject to review by the Secretary of 

Transportation. If the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decides a 

rule is subject to its review under Executive Order 12866, we have 

classified it as significant in the agenda.

Explanation of Information on the Agenda

    An Office of Management and Budget memorandum, dated January 21, 

2011, requires the format for this agenda.

    First, the agenda is divided by initiating offices. Then, the 

agenda is divided into five categories: (1) Prerule stage, (2) proposed 

rule stage, (3) final rule stage, (4) long-term actions, and (5) 

completed actions. For each entry, the agenda provides the following 

information: (1) its ``significance''; (2) a short, descriptive title; 

(3) its legal basis; (4) the related regulatory citation in the Code of 

Federal Regulations; (5) any legal deadline and, if so, for what action 

(e.g., NPRM, final rule); (6) an abstract; (7) a timetable, including 

the earliest expected date for a decision on whether to take the 

action; (8) whether the rulemaking will affect small entities and/or 

levels of government and, if so, which categories; (9) whether a 

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) analysis is required (for rules that 

would

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have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 

entities); (10) a listing of any analyses an office will prepare or has 

prepared for the action (with minor exceptions, DOT requires an 

economic analysis for all its rulemakings); (11) an agency contact 

office or official who can provide further information; (12) a 

Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) assigned to identify an individual 

rulemaking in the agenda and facilitate tracing further action on the 

issue; (13) whether the action is subject to the Unfunded Mandates 

Reform Act; (14) whether the action is subject to the Energy Act; and 

(15) whether the action is major under the congressional review 

provisions of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. 

If there is information that does not fit in the other categories, it 

will be included under a separate heading entitled ``Additional 

Information.''

    For nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as a 

part of an established body of technical requirements (such as the 

Federal Aviation Administration's Airspace Rules), to keep those 

requirements operationally current, we only include the general 

category of the regulations, the identity of a contact office or 

official, and an indication of the expected number of regulations; we 

do not list individual regulations.

    In the ``Timetable'' column, we use abbreviations to indicate the 

particular documents being considered. ANPRM stands for Advance Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking, SNPRM for Supplemental Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking, and NPRM for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Listing a 

future date in this column does not mean we have made a decision to 

issue a document; it is the earliest date on which we expect to make a 

decision on whether to issue it. In addition, these dates are based on 

current schedules. Information received subsequent to the issuance of 

this agenda could result in a decision not to take regulatory action or 

in changes to proposed publication dates. For example, the need for 

further evaluation could result in a later publication date; evidence 

of a greater need for the regulation could result in an earlier 

publication date.

    Finally, a dot () preceding an entry indicates that the 

entry appears in the agenda for the first time.

Request for Comments

General

    Our agenda is intended primarily for the use of the public. Since 

its inception, we have made modifications and refinements that we 

believe provide the public with more helpful information, as well as 

make the agenda easier to use. We would like you, the public, to make 

suggestions or comments on how the agenda could be further improved.

Reviews

    We also seek your suggestions on which of our existing regulations 

you believe need to be reviewed to determine whether they should be 

revised or revoked. We particularly draw your attention to the 

Department's review plan in Appendix D.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Department is especially interested in obtaining information on 

requirements that have a ``significant economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities'' and, therefore, must be reviewed under the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you have any suggested regulations, 

please submit them to us, along with your explanation of why they 

should be reviewed.

    In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, comments are 

specifically invited on regulations that we have targeted for review 

under section 610 of the Act. The phrase (Section 610 Review) appears 

at the end of the title for these reviews. Please see Appendix D for 

the Department's section 610 review plans.

Consultation With State, Local, and Tribal Governments

    Executive orders 13132 and 13175 require us to develop an 

accountable process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input'' by State, 

local, and tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies 

that have federalism or tribal implications. These policies are defined 

in the Executive orders to include regulations that have ``substantial 

direct effects'' on States or Indian tribes, on the relationship 

between the Federal Government and them, or on the distribution of 

power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and various 

levels of government or Indian tribes. Therefore, we encourage State 

and local governments or Indian tribes to provide us with information 

about how the Department's rulemakings impact them.

Purpose

    The Department is publishing this regulatory agenda in the Federal 

Register to share with interested members of the public the 

Department's preliminary expectations regarding its future regulatory 

actions. This should enable the public to be more aware of the 

Department's regulatory activity and should result in more effective 

public participation. This publication in the Federal Register does not 

impose any binding obligation on the Department or any of the offices 

within the Department with regard to any specific item on the agenda. 

Regulatory action, in addition to the items listed, is not precluded.

    Dated: March 28, 2011.

 Ray LaHood,

Secretary of Transportation.

Appendix A--Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents

    To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document in the agenda, 

you should communicate directly with the contact person listed with the 

regulation at the address below. We note that most, if not all, such 

documents, including the semiannual agenda, are available through the 

Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. See Appendix C for more 

information.

    (Name of contact person), (Name of the DOT agency), 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. (For the Federal Aviation 

Administration, substitute the following address: Office of Rulemaking, 

ARM-1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591).

Appendix B--General Rulemaking Contact Persons

    The following is a list of persons who can be contacted within the 

Department for general information concerning the rulemaking process 

within the various operating administrations.

    FAA--Rebecca MacPherson, Office of Chief Counsel, Regulations and 

Enforcement Division, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Room 915A, 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3073.

    FHWA--Jennifer Outhouse, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0761.

    FMCSA--Steven J. LaFreniere, Regulatory Ombudsman, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0596.

    NHTSA--Steve Wood, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 

SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-2992.

    FRA--Kathryn Shelton, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Room W31-214, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 493-

6063.

    FTA--Linda Ford, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 

SE., Room E56-202, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4063.

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    SLSDC--Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 

SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0091.

    PHMSA--Patricia Burke, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4400.

    MARAD--Christine Gurland, Office of Chief Counsel, Maritime 

Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; 

telephone (202) 366-5157.

    RITA--Robert Monniere, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-5498.

    OST--Neil Eisner, Office of Regulation and Enforcement, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4723.

Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets

    All comments via the Internet are submitted through the Federal 

Docket Management System (FDMS) at the following address: http://www.regulations.gov. The FDMS allows the public to search, view, 

download, and comment on all Federal agency rulemaking documents in one 

central online system. The above referenced Internet address also 

allows the public to sign up to receive notification when certain 

documents are placed in the dockets.

    The public also may review regulatory dockets at, or deliver 

comments on proposed rulemakings to, the Dockets Office at 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, 1-800-647-5527. 

Working Hours: 9-5.

Appendix D--Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements

Part I--The Plan

General

    The Department of Transportation has long recognized the importance 

of regularly reviewing its existing regulations to determine whether 

they need to be revised or revoked. Our 1979 Regulatory Policies and 

Procedures require such reviews. We also have responsibilities under 

Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and section 

610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to conduct such reviews. This 

includes the use of plain language techniques in new rules and 

considering its use in existing rules when we have the opportunity and 

resources to permit its use. We are committed to continuing our reviews 

of existing rules and, if needed, will initiate rulemaking actions 

based on these reviews.

    As part of its implementation of Executive Order 13563, ``Improving 

Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' issued by the President on January 

18, 2011, the Department has added another element to its review plans. 

On February 16, 2011, we published a notice seeking public comments and 

information from interested parties to assist DOT in improving its 

methods for reviewing existing rules to determine whether any such 

regulations should be modified, streamlined, expanded, or repealed and 

helping us identify any specific, existing rules that may be outmoded, 

ineffective, insufficient, or excessively burdensome. These new actions 

are in addition to the other steps described in this Appendix.

Section 610 Review Plan

    Section 610 requires that we conduct reviews of rules that (1): 

Have been published within the last 10 years and, (2) have a 

``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 

entities'' (SEIOSNOSE). It also requires that we publish in the Federal 

Register each year a list of any such rules that we will review during 

the next year. The Office of the Secretary and each of the Department's 

Operating Administrations have a 10-year review plan. These reviews 

comply with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Other Review Plan(s)

    All elements of the Department, except for the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), have also elected to use this 10-year plan 

process to comply with the review requirements of the Department's 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures and Executive Order 12866.

Changes to the Review Plan

    Some reviews may be conducted earlier than scheduled. For example, 

to the extent resources permit, the plain language reviews will be 

conducted more quickly. Other events, such as accidents, may result in 

the need to conduct earlier reviews of some rules. Other factors may 

also result in the need to make changes; for example, we may make 

changes in response to public comment on this plan or in response to a 

Presidentially mandated review. If there is any change to the review 

plan, we will note the change in the following agenda. For any section 

610 review, we will provide the required notice prior to the review.

Part II--The Review Process

 The Analysis

    Generally, the agencies have divided their rules into 10 different 

groups and plan to analyze one group each year. For purposes of these 

reviews, a year will coincide with the fall-to-fall schedule for 

publication of the agenda. Thus, Year 1 (2008) begins in the fall of 

2008 and ends in the fall of 2009; Year 2 (2009) begins in the fall of 

2009 and ends in the fall of 2010, and so on. We request public comment 

on the timing of the reviews. For example, is there a reason for 

scheduling an analysis and review for a particular rule earlier than we 

have? Any comments concerning the plan or particular analyses should be 

submitted to the regulatory contacts listed in Appendix B, General 

Rulemaking Contact Persons.

Section 610 Review

    The Agency will analyze each of the rules in a given year's group 

to determine whether any rule has a SEIOSNOSE and, thus, requires 

review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act. The level of analysis will, of course, depend on the nature of the 

rule and its applicability. Publication of agencies' section 610 

analyses listed each fall in this agenda provides the public with 

notice and an opportunity to comment consistent with the requirements 

of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We request that public comments be 

submitted to us early in the analysis year concerning the small entity 

impact of the rules to help us in making our determinations.

    In each fall agenda, the Agency will publish the results of the 

analyses it has completed during the previous year. For rules that had 

a negative finding on SEIOSNOSE, we will give a short explanation 

(e.g., ``these rules only establish petition processes that have no 

cost impact'' or ``these rules do not apply to any small entities''). 

For parts, subparts, or other discrete sections of rules that do have a 

SEIOSNOSE, we will announce that we will be conducting a formal section 

610 review during the following 12 months. At this stage, we will add 

an entry to the Agenda in the prerulemaking section describing the 

review in more detail. We also will seek public comment on how best to 

lessen the impact of these rules and provide a name or docket to which 

public comments can be submitted. In some cases, the section 610 review 

may be part of another unrelated review of the rule. In such a case, we 

plan to clearly indicate which parts of the review are being conducted 

under section 610.

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Other Reviews

    The Agency will also examine the specified rules to determine 

whether any other reasons exist for revising or revoking the rule or 

for rewriting the rule in plain language. In each fall agenda, the 

Agency will also publish information on the results of the examinations 

completed during the previous year.

    The FAA, in addition to reviewing its rules in accordance with the 

Section 610 Review Plan, has established a tri-annual process to comply 

with the review requirements of the Department's Regulatory Policies 

and Procedures, Executive Order 12866, and Plain Language Review Plan. 

The FAA's latest review notice was published November 15, 2007 (72 FR 

64170). In that notice, the FAA requested comments from the public to 

identify those regulations currently in effect that it should amend, 

remove, or simplify. The FAA also requested the public to provide any 

specific suggestions where rules could be developed as performance-

based rather than prescriptive, and any specific plain language that 

might be used, and provide suggested language on how those rules should 

be written. The FAA will review the issues addressed by the commenters 

against its regulatory agenda and rulemaking program efforts and adjust 

its regulatory priorities consistent with its statutory 

responsibilities. At the end of this process, the FAA will publish a 

summary and general disposition of comments and indicate, where 

appropriate, how it will adjust its regulatory priorities.

Part III--List of Pending Section 610 Reviews

    The Agenda identifies the pending DOT Section 610 Reviews by 

inserting ``(Section 610 Review),'' after the title for the specific 

entry. For further information on the pending reviews, see the agenda 

entries at www.reginfo.gov. For example, to obtain a list of all 

entries that are Section 610 Reviews under the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act, a user would select the desired responses on the search screen (by 

selecting ``advanced search'') and, in effect, generate the desired 

``index'' of reviews.

                         Office of the Secretary

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

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1...................  49 CFR parts 91               2008            2009

                       through 99 and 14

                       CFR parts 200

                       through 212.

2...................  48 CFR parts 1201             2009            2010

                       through 1253 and

                       new parts and

                       subparts.

3...................  14 CFR parts 213              2010            2011

                       through 232.

4...................  14 CFR parts 234              2011            2012

                       through 254.

5...................  14 CFR parts 255              2012            2013

                       through 298 and

                       49 CFR part 40.

6...................  14 CFR parts 300              2013            2014

                       through 373.

7...................  14 CFR parts 374              2014            2015

                       through 398.

8...................  14 CFR part 399               2015            2016

                       and 49 CFR parts

                       1 through 11.

9...................  49 CFR parts 17               2016            2017

                       through 28.

10..................  49 CFR parts 29               2017            2018

                       through 39 and

                       parts 41 through

                       89.

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

49 CFR part 93--Aircraft Allocation

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: The agency will propose revising this regulation 

to reflect a transfer of the functions from the Office of Emergency 

Transportation (OET) to the Office of Intelligence, Security, and 

Response (S-60). OET was absorbed into S-60 and no longer exists as a 

separate office. The proposed changes will not cause an economic 

impact.

Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules with ongoing analysis

49 CFR part 91--International Air Transportation Fair Competitive 

Practices

49 CFR part 92--Recovering Debts to the United States by Salary Offset

49 CFR part 95--Advisory Committees

49 CFR part 98--Enforcement of Restrictions on Post-Employment 

Activities

49 CFR part 99--Employee Responsibilities and Conduct

14 CFR part 200--Definitions and Instructions

14 CFR part 201--Air Carrier Authority Under Subtitle VII of Title 49 

of the United States Code [Amended]

14 CFR part 203--Waiver of Warsaw Convention Liability Limits and 

Defenses

14 CFR part 204--Data to Support Fitness Determinations

14 CFR part 205--Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance

14 CFR part 206--Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity: 

Special Authorizations and Exemptions

14 CFR part 207--Charter Trips by U.S. Scheduled Air Carriers

14 CFR part 208--Charter Trips by U.S. Charter Air Carriers

14 CFR part 211--Applications for Permits to Foreign Air Carriers

14 CFR part 212--Charter Rules for U.S. and Foreign Direct Air Carriers

Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results

48 CFR part 1201--Federal Acquisition Regulations System

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule prescribes Agency control and 

compliance procedures concerning the proliferation of acquisition 

regulations and any revisions. M-60's plain language review of this 

rule indicates minor editorial changes are needed but no need for 

substantial revision.

48 CFR part 1202--Definitions of Words and Terms

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides definitions of words and terms 

concerning acquisitions in DOT. M-60's plain language review of this 

rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

48 CFR part 1203--Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of 

Interest

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides process for reporting 

suspected violations of the Gratuities clause. M-60's plain language 

review of this rule indicates minor editorial changes are needed but no 

need for substantial revision.

48 CFR part 1204--Administrative Matters

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides

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procedures for closing out contract files and supporting closeout 

documents. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates no need 

for substantial revision.

48 CFR part 1205--Publicizing Contract Actions

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides methods of disseminating 

information. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates no 

need for substantial revision.

48 CFR part 1206--Competition Requirements

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides information concerning 

competition advocates. M-60's plain language review of this rule 

indicates no need for substantial revision.

48 CFR part 1207--Acquisition Planning

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides information concerning 

requirements which will be followed when cost comparisons between 

Government and Contractor performance are conducted. M-60's plain 

language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial 

revision.

48 CFR part 1211--Describing Agency Needs

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This provides information concerning the need to 

include, as applicable, safeguards to ensure safety, security, and 

environmental protection in requirements documents. M-60's plain 

language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial 

revision.

48 CFR part 1213--Simplified Acquisition Procedures

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This provides DOT procedures for acquiring 

training services. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates 

no need for revision.

48 CFR part 1214--Sealed Bidding

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides for telegraphic bids to be 

communicated provided procedures have been established by the COCO. M-

60's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for revision.

48 CFR part 1215--Contracting By Negotiation

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides information concerning the 

solicitation and receipt of proposals and information including 

evaluation. M-60's plain language review of this rule indicates no need 

for substantial revision.

48 CFR part 1216--Types of Contracts

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides information concerning Fixed-

Price Contracts, Incentive Contracts, Indefinite-Delivery Contracts, 

and Time-and-Materials, Labor-Hour, and Letter Contracts. M-60's plain 

language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial 

revision.

48 CFR part 1217--Special Contracting Methods

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule provides procedures for fixed price 

contracts for vessel repair, alteration, or conversion. M-60's plain 

language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial 

revision.

48 CFR part 1219--Small Business Programs

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule addresses contracting issues associated 

with subcontracting with Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 

and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. It also provides some 

discussion of small business competitiveness demonstration program.

48 CFR part 1222--Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule covers aspects of basic labor policies 

and labor standards. Particular focus is directed to labor standards 

involving construction.

48 CFR part 1223--Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable 

Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule addresses safety requirements for 

selected DOT contracts. The emphasis here is on hazardous material 

identification and material safety data.

48 CFR part 1224--Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes discussion of procedures and 

appeals processes with a focus on the Freedom of Information Act.

48 CFR part 1227--Patents, Data, and Copyrights

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes discussion of procedures and 

appeals processes.

48 CFR part 1228--Bonds and Insurance

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule covers bonds and other financial 

protections, insurance, and performance and payment bonds for certain 

contracts.

48 CFR part 1231--Contract Cost Principles and Procedures

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule discusses contracts with commercial 

organizations.

48 CFR part 1232--Contract Financing

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule focuses on contract payment processes.

48 CFR part 1233--Protests, Disputes, and Appeals

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule focuses on the protests, disputes, and 

appeals process with a particular emphasis on CO decisions and 

alternative dispute resolution.

48 CFR part 1234--[Reserved]

48 CFR part 1235--Research and Development Contracting

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes discussion of research and 

development contracting and provides discussion on research misconduct.

48 CFR part 1236--Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule covers contract clauses for 

construction and architect-engineer contracts. It also includes 

discussion of special precautions for work at operating airports.

48 CFR part 1237--Service Contracting

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes information relating to DOT 

procedures for acquiring training services, and solicitation provisions 

and contract clauses.

48 CFR part 1239--Acquisition of Information Technology

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     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes solicitation procedures and 

contract clauses.

48 CFR part 1242--Contract Administration and Audit Services

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes appropriate contract clauses 

for use in audit services.

48 CFR part 1245--Government Property

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule focuses on the management of government 

property, reporting results of inventory, and audit of property control 

systems.

48 CFR part 1246--Quality Assurance

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule incorporates a discussion of 

warranties, and warranty terms and conditions.

48 CFR part 1247--Transportation

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule focuses on ocean transportation by 

U.S.-flag vessels.

48 CFR part 1252--Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes, but is not limited to, 

evaluation of offers subject to an economic price adjustment, 

determination of award, performance evaluation plans, distribution of 

award fee, settlement of letter contracts, contract performance, 

subcontracts and liability and insurance.

48 CFR part 1253--Forms

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: This rule includes prescriptions and 

illustrations of forms.

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year

14 CFR part 213--Terms, Conditions, and Limitations of Foreign Air 

Carrier Permits

14 CFR part 214--Terms, Conditions, and Limitations of Foreign Air 

Carrier Permits Authorizing Charter Transportation Only

14 CFR part 215--Use and Change of Names of Air Carriers, Foreign Air 

Carriers, and Commuter Air Carriers

14 CFR part 216--Comingling of Blind Sector Traffic by Foreign Air 

Carriers

14 CFR part 217--Reporting Traffic Statistics by Foreign Air Carriers 

in Civilian Scheduled, Charter, and Nonscheduled Services

14 CFR part 218--Lease by Foreign Air Carrier or Other Foreign Person 

of Aircraft With Crew

14 CFR part 221--Tariffs

14 CFR part 222--Intermodal Cargo Services by Foreign Air Carriers

14 CFR part 223--Free and Reduced-Rate Transportation

14 CFR part 232--Transportation of Mail, Review of Orders of Postmaster 

General

                     Federal Aviation Administration

                         Section 610 Review Plan

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  14 CFR parts 119              2008            2009

                       through 129 and

                       parts 150 through

                       156.

2...................  14 CFR parts 133              2009            2010

                       through 139 and

                       parts 157 through

                       169.

3...................  14 CFR parts 141              2010            2011

                       through 147 and

                       parts 170 through

                       187.

4...................  14 CFR parts 189              2011            2012

                       through 198 and

                       parts 1 through

                       16.

5...................  14 CFR parts 17               2012            2013

                       through 33.

6...................  14 CFR parts 34               2013            2014

                       through 39 and

                       parts 400 through

                       405.

7...................  14 CFR parts 43               2014            2015

                       through 49 and

                       parts 406 through

                       415.

8...................  14 CFR parts 60               2015            2016

                       through 77.

9...................  14 CFR parts 91               2016            2017

                       through 105.

10..................  14 CFR parts 417              2017            2018

                       through 460.

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Section 610 Review Plan

    The FAA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by 

most DOT modes in past plans. As such, the FAA has divided its rules 

into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the first year 

(the ``analysis year''), all rules published during the previous 10 

years within a 10% block of the regulations will be analyzed to 

identify those with a SEIOSNOSE. During the second year (the ``review 

year''), each rule identified in the analysis year as having a 

SEIOSNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with Section 610(b) to 

determine if it should be continued without change or changed to 

minimize impact on small entities. Results of those reviews will be 

published in the DOT Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

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

14 CFR part 141--Pilot Schools

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 142--Training Centers

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 145--Repair Stations

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 147--Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 170--Establishment and Discontinuance Criteria for Air

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Traffic Control Services and Navigational Facilities

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 171--Non-Federal Navigation Facilities

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 183--Representatives of the Administrator

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 185--Testimony by Employees And Production of Records in 

Legal Proceedings, and Service of Legal Process and Pleadings

     Section 610: 14 CFR part 185 does not affect small 

entities. Therefore, amendments to it cannot have a SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 187--Fees

     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 

this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 4 (fall 2011) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year

14 CFR part 189--Use of Federal Aviation Administration Communications 

System 14

14 CFR part 198--Aviation Insurance

14 CFR part 1--Definitions and Abbreviations

14 CFR part 3--General Requirements

14 CFR part 11--General Rulemaking Procedures

14 CFR part 13--Investigative and Enforcement Procedures

14 CFR part 14--Rules Implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of 

1980

14 CFR part 15--Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act

14 CFR part 16--Rules of Practice for Federally Assisted Airport 

Enforcement Proceedings

                     Federal Highway Administration

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  None..............            2008            2009

2...................  23 CFR parts 1 to             2009            2010

                       260.

3...................  23 CFR parts 420              2010            2011

                       to 470.

4...................  23 CFR part 500...            2011            2012

5...................  23 CFR parts 620              2012            2013

                       to 637.

6...................  23 CFR parts 645              2013            2014

                       to 669.

7...................  23 CFR 710 to 924.            2014            2015

8...................  23 CFR 940 to 973.            2015            2016

9...................  23 CFR parts 1200             2016            2017

                       to 1252.

10..................  New parts and                 2017            2018

                       subparts.

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Federal-Aid Highway Program

    The FHWA has adopted regulations in title 23 of the CFR, chapter I, 

related to the Federal-Aid Highway Program. These regulations implement 

and carry out the provisions of Federal law relating to the 

administration of Federal aid for highways. The primary law authorizing 

Federal aid for highways is chapter I of title 23 of the U.S.C. section 

145 of title 23 expressly provides for a federally assisted State 

program. For this reason, the regulations adopted by the FHWA in title 

23 of the CFR primarily relate to the requirements that States must 

meet to receive Federal funds for the construction and other work 

related to highways. Because the regulations in title 23 primarily 

relate to States, which are not defined as small entities under the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act, the FHWA believes that its regulations in 

title 23 do not have a significant economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities. The FHWA solicits public comment on this 

preliminary conclusion.

Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results

23 CFR part 1--General

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 140--Reimbursement

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily 

to State transportation agencies that are not small entities.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 172--Administration of Engineering and Design-Related 

Service Contracts

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily 

to State transportation agencies that are not small entities.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 180--Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily 

to State transportation agencies that are not small entities.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for

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substantial revision.

23 CFR part 190--Incentive Payments for Controlling Outdoor Advertising 

on the Interstate System

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily 

to State transportation agencies that are not small entities.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 192--Drug Offender's Driver's License Suspension

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily 

to State transportation agencies that are not small entities.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 200--Title VI Program and Related Statutes--Implementation 

and Review procedures

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily 

to State transportation agencies that are not small entities.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 230--External Programs

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 

affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be 

significant.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 260--Education and Training Programs

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 

year

23 CFR part 420--Planning and Research Program Administration

23 CFR part 450--Planning Assistance and Standards

23 CFR part 460--Public Road Mileage for Apportionment of Highway 

Safety Funds

23 CFR part 470--Highway Systems

               Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  49 CFR parts 372,             2008            2009

                       subpart A, and

                       381.

2...................  49 CFR parts 386,             2009            2010

                       389, and 395.

3...................  49 CFR parts 325,             2010            2011

                       388, 350, and 355.

4...................  49 CFR parts 380              2011            2012

                       and 382 to 385.

5...................  49 CFR parts 390              2012            2013

                       to 393 and 396 to

                       399.

6...................  49 CFR parts 356,             2013            2014

                       367, 369 to 371,

                       372, subparts B-C.

7...................  49 CFR parts 373,             2014            2015

                       374, 376, and 379.

8...................  49 CFR parts 360,             2015            2016

                       365, 366, and 368.

9...................  49 CFR parts 377,             2016            2017

                       378, and 387.

10..................  49 CFR parts 303,             2017            2018

                       375, and new

                       parts and

                       subparts.

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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results

49 CFR part 386--Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier, Broker, Freight 

Forwarder, and Hazardous Materials Proceedings

     Section 610: There is SEIOSNOSE, as a significant number 

of small entities are affected by fees and reporting requirements in 

the regulation. It was found that the cost of a formal hearing to 

appeal a decision may have a significant impact on small firms.

     General: The Agency will assess the need for changes once 

the review of these regulations is complete. FMCSA's plain language 

review of these regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 395--Hours of Service of Drivers

     This has been postponed, due to initiation of new 

rulemaking; Agency is set to publish in July 2011.

Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules with ongoing analysis

49 CFR part 389--Rulemaking Procedures--Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Regulations

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 

year

49 CFR part 325--Compliance With Interstate Motor Carrier Noise 

Emission

49 CFR part 388--Cooperative Agreements With States

49 CFR part 350--Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program

49 CFR part 355--Compatibility of State Laws and Regulations Affecting 

Interstate Motor Carrier Operations

             National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  49 CFR 571.223                2008            2009

                       through 571.500

                       and parts 575 and

                       579.

2...................  23 CFR parts 1200             2009            2010

                       and 1300.

3...................  49 CFR parts 501              2010            2011

                       through 526 and

                       571.213.

4...................  49 CFR 571.131,               2011            2012

                       571.217, 571.220,

                       571.221, and

                       571.222.

5...................  49 CFR 571.101                2012            2013

                       through 571.110,

                       and 571.135,

                       571.138, and

                       571.139.

6...................  49 CFR parts 529              2013            2014

                       through 578,

                       except parts 571

                       and 575.

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7...................  49 CFR 571.111                2014            2015

                       through 571.129

                       and parts 580

                       through 588.

8...................  49 CFR 571.201                2015            2016

                       through 571.212.

9...................  49 CFR 571.214                2016            2017

                       through 571.219,

                       except 571.217.

10..................  49 CFR parts 591              2017            2018

                       through 595 and

                       new parts and

                       subparts.

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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results

23 CFR part 1200--Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1205--Highway Safety Programs; Determinations of 

Effectiveness

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1206--Rules of Procedure for Invoking Sanctions Under the 

Highway Safety Act of 1966

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1208--National Minimum Drinking Age

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1210--Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Minors

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1215--Use of Safety Belts--Compliance and Transfer-of-Funds 

Procedures

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1225--Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1235--Uniform System for Parking for Persons With 

Disabilities

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1240--Safety Incentive Grants for Use of Seat Belts--

Allocations Based on Seat Belt Use Rates

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1250--Political Subdivision Participation in State Highway 

Safety Programs

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1251--State Highway Safety Agency

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1252--State Matching of Planning and Administration Costs

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1270--Open Container Laws

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1275--Repeat Intoxicated Driver Laws

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1313--Incentive Grant Criteria for Alcohol-Impaired Driving 

Prevention Programs

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1327--Procedures for Participating in and Receiving 

Information From the National Driver Register Problem Driver Pointer 

System

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

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23 CFR part 1335--State Highway Safety Data Improvements

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1340--Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of 

Seat Belt Use

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1345--Incentive Grant Criteria for Occupant Protection 

Programs

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 1350--Incentive Grant Criteria for Motorcycle Safety 

Program

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 

year

49 CFR part 501--Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties

49 CFR part 509--OMB Control Numbers for Information Collection 

Requirements

49 CFR part 510--Information Gathering Powers

49 CFR part 511--Adjudicative Procedures

49 CFR part 512--Confidential Business Information

49 CFR part 520--Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts

49 CFR part 523--Vehicle Classification

49 CFR part 525--Exemptions From Average Fuel Economy Standards

49 CFR part 526--Petitions and Plans for Relief Under the Automobile 

Fuel Efficiency Act of 1980

49 CFR 571.213--Child Restraint Systems

                     Federal Railroad Administration

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  49 CFR parts 200              2008            2009

                       and 201.

2...................  49 CFR parts 207,             2009            2010

                       209, 211, 215,

                       238, and 256.

3...................  49 CFR parts 210,             2010            2011

                       212, 214, 217,

                       and 268.

4...................  49 CFR part 219...            2011            2012

5...................  49 CFR parts 218,             2012            2013

                       221, 241, and 244.

6...................  49 CFR parts 216,             2013            2014

                       228, and 229.

7...................  49 CFR parts 223              2014            2015

                       and 233.

8...................  49 CFR parts 224,             2015            2016

                       225, 231, and 234.

9...................  49 CFR parts 222,             2016            2017

                       227, 235, 236,

                       250, 260, and 266.

10..................  49 CFR parts 213,             2017            2018

                       220, 230, 232,

                       239, 240, and 265.

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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results

49 CFR part 207--Railroad Police Officers

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of 

this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 209--Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of 

this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 211--Rules of Practice

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of 

this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 215--Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards

     Section 610: There is a SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. This rule already limits 

economic impact on small entities through appendix D of the rule. FRA's 

plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial 

revision.

49 CFR part 238--Passenger Equipment Safety Standards

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of 

this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 256--Financial Assistance for Railroad Passenger Terminals

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.

     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 

effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of 

the rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during next 

year

49 CFR part 210--Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations

49 CFR part 212--State Safety Participation Regulations

49 CFR part 214--Railroad Workplace Safety

49 CFR part 217--Railroad Operating Rules

49 CFR part 268--Magnetic Levitation Transportation Technology 

Deployment Program

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                     Federal Transit Administration

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

 1..................  49 CFR parts 604,             2008            2009

                       605, and 633.

2...................  49 CFR parts 661              2009            2010

                       and 665.

3...................  49 CFR part 633...            2010            2011

 4..................  49 CFR parts 609              2011            2012

                       and 611.

 5..................  49 CFR parts 613              2012            2013

                       and 614.

 6..................  49 CFR part 622...            2013            2014

7...................  49 CFR part 630...            2014            2015

8...................  49 CFR part 639...            2015            2016

9...................  49 CFR parts 659              2016            2017

                       and 663.

10..................  49 CFR part 665...            2017            2018

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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and summary of results

49 CFR part 665--Bus Testing

     Section 610: The Agency has determined that the rule will 

not have a significant effect on a substantial number of small 

entities.

     General: This rulemaking amends FTA's bus testing program 

to incorporate brake performance and emission tests. The rule also 

clarifies existing regulatory requirements and was drafted using plain 

language techniques.

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 

year

49 CFR part 605--School Bus Operations

49 CFR part 633--Capital Project Management

                         Maritime Administration

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  46 CFR parts 201              2008            2009

                       through 205.

2...................  46 CFR parts 221              2009            2010

                       through 232.

3...................  46 CFR parts 249              2010            2011

                       through 296.

4...................  46 CFR part 298...            2011            2012

5...................  46 CFR parts 307              2012            2013

                       through 309.

6...................  46 CFR part 310...            2013            2014

7...................  46 CFR parts 315              2014            2015

                       through 340.

8...................  46 CFR parts 345              2015            2016

                       through 381.

9...................  46 CFR parts 382              2016            2017

                       through 389.

10..................  46 CFR parts 390              2017            2018

                       through 393.

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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results

46 CFR part 221--Regulated Transactions Involving Documented Vessels 

and Other Maritime Interests

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 

affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be 

significant.

     General: No changes are needed. Where confusing or wordy 

language has been identified, revisions will be made.

    46 CFR part 232--Uniform Financial Reporting Requirements

     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 

affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be 

significant.

     General: No changes are needed. Where confusing or wordy 

language has been identified, revisions will be made.

Year 3 (fall 2010) list of rules that will be analyzed during the next 

year

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

46 CFR part 251--Application for Subsidies and Other Direct Financial 

Aid

46 CFR part 252--Operating-Differential Subsidy for Bulk Cargo Vessels 

Engaged in Worldwide Services

46 CFR part 272--Requirements and Procedures for Conducting Condition 

Surveys and Administering Maintenance and Repair Subsidy

46 CFR part 276--Construction-Differential Subsidy Repayment

46 CFR part 277--Domestic and Foreign Trade; Interpretations

46 CFR part 280--Limitations on the Award and Payment of Operating-

Differential Subsidy for Liner Operators

46 CFR part 281--Information and Procedure Required Under Liner 

Operating-Differential Subsidy Agreements

46 CFR part 282--Operating-Differential Subsidy for Liner Vessels 

Engaged in Essential Services in the Foreign Commerce of the United 

States

46 CFR part 283--Dividend Policy for Operators Receiving Operating-

Differential Subsidy

46 CFR part 287--Establishment of Construction Reserve Funds

46 CFR part 289--Insurance of Construction-Differential Subsidy 

Vessels, Operating-Differential Subsidy Vessels, and of Vessels Sold or 

Adjusted Under the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946

46 CFR part 295--Maritime Security Program (MSP)

46 CFR part 296--Maritime Security Program (MSP)

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     Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  49 CFR part 178...            2008            2009

2...................  49 CFR parts 178              2009            2010

                       through 180.

3...................  49 CFR parts 172              2010            2011

                       and 175.

4...................  49 CFR part 171,              2011            2012

                       sections 171.15

                       and 171.16.

5...................  49 CFR parts 106,             2012            2013

                       107, 171, 190,

                       and 195.

6...................  49 CFR parts 174,             2013            2014

                       177, 191, and 192.

7...................  49 CFR parts 176              2014            2015

                       and 199.

8...................  49 CFR parts 172              2015            2016

                       through 178.

9...................  49 CFR parts 172,             2016            2017

                       173, 174, 176,

                       177, and 193.

10..................  49 CFR parts 173              2017            2018

                       and 194.

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Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results

49 CFR part 178--Specifications for Packagings

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. A substantial number 

of small entities, particularly those that use performance oriented 

packagings, may be affected by this rule, but the economic impact on 

those entities is not significant.

     General: This rule prescribes minimum Federal safety 

standards for the construction of DOT specification packagings, these 

requirements are necessary to protect transportation workers and the 

public and to ensure the survivability of DOT specification packagings 

during transportation incidents. PHMSA's plain language review of this 

rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 179--Specifications for Tank Cars

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule prescribes 

specification requirements as minimum safety standards for rail tank 

cars used to transport hazardous materials in commerce. Some small 

entities may be affected, but the economic impact on small entities is 

not significant.

     General: Specification requirements for tank cars are 

considered minimum Federal safety standards that are necessary to 

protect transportation workers and the public and to ensure the 

survivability of DOT specification packagings during transportation 

incidents. PHMSA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need 

for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 180--Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings

     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule impacts a 

substantial number of small entities, but when the survivability, 

durability, and service life of DOT specification packagings covered 

under this rule are fully considered, the economic impact on those 

entities is not significant.

     General: This rule prescribes requirements for maintaining 

and verifying the integrity of DOT specification packagings used for 

the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. This rule 

ensures that DOT specification packagings continue to conform to the 

specifications to which they were originally manufactured and designed. 

PHMSA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for 

substantial revision.

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 

year

49 CFR part 172--Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, 

Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, 

Training Requirements, and Security Plans

49 CFR part 175--Carriage By Aircraft

        Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  14 CFR part 241,              2008            2009

                       form 41.

2...................  14 CFR part 241,              2009            2010

                       schedule T-100,

                       and part 217.

3...................  14 CFR part 298...            2010            2011

4...................  14 CFR part 241,              2011            2012

                       section 19-7.

5...................  14 CFR part 291...            2012            2013

6...................  14 CFR part 234...            2013            2014

7...................  14 CFR part 249...            2014            2015

8...................  14 CFR part 248...            2015            2016

9...................  14 CFR part 250...            2016            2017

10..................  14 CFR part 374a,             2017            2018

                       ICAO.

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Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules with ongoing analysis

14 CFR part 241--Uniform system of Accounts and Reports for Large 

Certificated Air Carriers, Form 41

Year 2 (fall 2009) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results

14 CFR part 241--Schedule T-100

     Section 610: There is no SEIONOSE. Part 241 Schedule T-100 

applies to only large certificated air carriers.

     General: Part 241 Schedule T-100 is a monthly report of 

on-flight market and nonstop segment traffic data for flights operated 

by large certificated air carriers. This regulation is being reviewed 

as part of an overall aviation data requirements review and 

modernization program, which

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will also take into account the plain language initiative.

14 CFR part 217--Reporting Traffic Statistics by Foreign Air Carriers 

in Civilian Scheduled, Charter, and Nonscheduled Services--Schedule T-

100(f)

     Section 610: There is no SEIONOSE. This regulation applies 

to foreign air carriers that operate to or from the United States. 

Currently 93 percent of the reporting carriers are large foreign air 

carriers.

     General: This regulation requires the submission of 

traffic data for operations to or from the United States. This 

regulation is being reviewed as part of an overall aviation data 

requirements review and modernization program, which will also take 

into account the plain language initiative.

Year 3 (fall 2010) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 

year

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

Carrier Operations--Reporting Requirements

              Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

                      Section 610 and Other Reviews

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                       Regulations to be

        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  33 CFR parts 401              2008            2009

                       through 403.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 1 (fall 2008) List of rules with ongoing analysis

33 CFR part 401--Seaway Regulations and Rules

33 CFR part 402--Tariff of Tolls

33 CFR part 403--Rules of Procedure of the Joint Tolls Review Board

              Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

237..........................  +Use of the Seat-               2105-AD87

                                Strapping Method for

                                Carrying a Wheelchair

                                on an Aircraft.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

               Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

238..........................  Disadvantaged Business          2105-AD75

                                Enterprise; Potential

                                Program Improvements.

239..........................  +Enhancing Airline              2105-AD92

                                Passenger Protections--

                                Part 2.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

          Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

240..........................  +Qualification,                 2120-AJ00

                                Service, and Use of

                                Crewmembers and

                                Aircraft Dispatchers.

241..........................  +Operation and                  2120-AJ60

                                Certification of Small

                                Unmanned Aircraft

                                Systems (SUAS).

242..........................  +Repair Stations.......         2120-AJ61

243..........................  +Part 121 Exiting Icing         2120-AJ74

                                Conditions.

244..........................  +Air Carrier                    2120-AJ79

                                Maintenance Training

                                Program (Section 610

                                Review).

245..........................  +Safety Management              2120-AJ86

                                Systems for Part 121

                                Certificate Holders

                                (Section 610 Review).

246..........................  +Flight Crewmember              2120-AJ87

                                Mentoring, Leadership,

                                and Professional

                                Development (HR 5900).

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+ DOT-designated significant regulation

            Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

247..........................  +Activation of Ice              2120-AJ43

                                Protection.

248..........................  +Air Ambulance and              2120-AJ53

                                Commercial Helicopter

                                Operations; Safety

                                Initiatives and

                                Miscellaneous

                                Amendments.

249..........................  +Flight and Duty Time           2120-AJ58

                                Limitations and Rest

                                Requirements.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

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    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

250..........................  +Unified Registration           2126-AA22

                                System.

251..........................  +Electronic On-Board            2126-AB20

                                Recorders and Hours of

                                Service Supporting

                                Documents.

252..........................  +Hours of Service......         2126-AB26

253..........................  +Drivers of Commercial          2126-AB29

                                Vehicles: Restricting

                                the Use of Cellular

                                Phones (Section 610

                                Review).

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+ DOT-designated significant regulation

      Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

254..........................  +National Registry of           2126-AA97

                                Certified Medical

                                Examiners.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

255..........................  +Safety Monitoring              2126-AA35

                                System and Compliance

                                Initiative for Mexico-

                                Domiciled Motor

                                Carriers Operating in

                                the United States.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

256..........................  +Commercial Driver's            2126-AB02

                                License Testing and

                                Commercial Learner's

                                Permit Standards.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

257..........................  +Ejection Mitigation...         2127-AK23

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

          Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

258..........................  +Risk Reduction Program         2130-AC11

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

            Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

259..........................  +Hours of Service:              2130-AC15

                                Passenger Train

                                Employees (Rulemaking

                                Resulting From a

                                Section 610 Review).

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

    Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Completed Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

260..........................  Tariff of Tolls                 2135-AA29

                                (Completion of a

                                Section 610 Review).

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

261..........................  +Hazardous Materials:           2137-AE44

                                Revisions to

                                Requirements for the

                                Transportation of

                                Lithium Batteries.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

               Maritime Administration--Long-Term Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

262..........................  +Cargo Preference--             2133-AB75

                                Compromise,

                                Assessment,

                                Mitigation, Settlement

                                and Collection of

                                Civil Penalties.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Office of the Secretary (OST)

Proposed Rule Stage

237. +Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an 

Aircraft

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 41705

    Abstract: This rulemaking would address whether carriers should be 

allowed to utilize the seat-strapping method to stow a passenger's 

wheelchair in the aircraft cabin. This rulemaking was recently upgraded 

to significant.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   06/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Blane A Workie, Attorney, Department of 

Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, 

Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366-9342, TDD Phone: 202-755-7687, 

Fax: 202-366-7152, E-mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov.

    RIN: 2105-AD87

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Office of the Secretary (OST)

Completed Actions

238. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise; Potential Program Improvements

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329; 49 U.S.C. ch 401, 411, and 417; 49 

U.S.C. 47107; 49 U.S.C. 47113; 49 U.S.C. 47123; Pub. L. 105-59, sec 

101(b)

    Abstract: The rule makes several improvements to the DBE program, 

in areas including program oversight, recipient accountability, and 

interstate certification.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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ANPRM...............................   04/08/09  74 FR 15904

ANPRM Comment Period End............   07/07/09

NPRM................................   05/10/10  75 FR 25815

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/09/10

Final Rule..........................   01/28/11  76 FR 5083

Final Rule Effective................   02/28/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Robert C Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel 

for Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of 

the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 

202-366-4723, TDD Phone: 202-755-7687, E-mail: bob.ashby@ost.dot.gov.

    RIN: 2105-AD75

239. +Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections--Part 2

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 41712; 49 U.S.C. 40101; 49 U.S.C. 41702

    Abstract: This rulemaking would enhance airline passenger 

protections by addressing the following areas: (1) Contingency plans 

for lengthy tarmac delays; (2) reporting of tarmac delay data; (3) 

customer service plans; (4) notification to passengers of flight status 

changes; (5) inflation adjustment for denied boarding compensation; (6) 

alternative transportation for passengers on canceled flights; (7) opt-

out provisions (e.g. travel insurance); (8) contract of carriage 

provisions; (9) baggage fees disclosure; and (10) full fare 

advertising.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   06/08/10  75 FR 32318

Clarification to NPRM...............   06/25/10  75 FR 36300

NPRM Comment Period Extended........   08/03/10  75 FR 45562

NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/09/10

Extended Comment Period End.........   09/23/10

Final Rule..........................   04/27/11  76 FR 23110

Final Rule Effective................   08/23/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Blane A Workie, Attorney, Department of 

Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, 

Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366-9342, TDD Phone: 202-755-7687, 

Fax: 202-366-7152, E-mail: blane.workie@ost.dot.gov.

    RIN: 2105-AD92

BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Proposed Rule Stage

240. +Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft 

Dispatchers

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 

40119; 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 44702; 49 U.S.C. 

44705; 49 U.S.C. 44709 to 44711; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 U.S.C. 44716 to 

44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 44901; 49 U.S.C. 44903 to 44904; 49 

U.S.C. 44912; 49 U.S.C. 46105

    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

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training devices for flight crewmembers and including additional 

training requirements in areas that are critical to safety. The 

rulemaking would also reorganize and revise the qualification and 

training requirements. The changes are intended to contribute 

significantly to reducing aviation accidents.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   01/12/09  74 FR 1280

Proposed rule; notice of public        03/12/09  74 FR 10689

 meeting.

NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/20/09  74 FR 17910

Comment Period End..................   05/12/09

Extended Comment Period End.........   08/10/09

Supplemental NPRM...................   05/20/11  76 FR 29336

Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End   07/19/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Nancy L Claussen, Federal Aviation Administration, 

Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202-267-8166, E-

mail: nancy.claussen@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ00

241. +Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

(SUAS)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44701

    Abstract: This rulemaking would enable small unmanned aircraft to 

safely operate in limited portions of the national airspace system 

(NAS). This action is necessary because it addresses the novel legal or 

policy issues about the minimum safety parameters for operating 

recreational remote control model and toy aircraft in the NAS. The 

intended effect of this action is to develop requirements and standards 

to ensure that risks are adequately mitigated, such that safety is 

maintained for the entire aviation community.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   11/00/11

------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Stephen A Glowacki, Department of Transportation, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, 

DC 20591, Phone: 202-385-4898, E-mail: stephen.a.glowacki@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ60

242. +Repair Stations

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44702; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 

U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44702; 49 U.S.C. 44707; 49 U.S.C. 

44709; 49 U.S.C. 44717

    Abstract: This rulemaking would update and revise the regulations 

for repair stations. The action is necessary because many portions of 

the current regulations do not reflect current repair station business 

practices, aircraft maintenance practices, or advances in aircraft 

technology.

    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   11/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: John J Goodwin, Department of Transportation, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 950 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW., 

Washington, DC 20024, Phone: 202 385-6417, E-mail: 

john.j.goodwin@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ61

243. +Part 121 Exiting Icing Conditions

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 

40119; 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44702; 49 U.S.C. 44705; 49 

U.S.C. 44709 to 44711; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 U.S.C. 44716 to 44717; 49 

U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 44901; 49 U.S.C. 44903 to 44904; 49 U.S.C. 

44912; 49 U.S.C. 46105

    Abstract: This rulemaking would require operators of certain 

airplanes used in air carrier service and certificated for flight in 

icing conditions to: 1. enable the flightcrew to determine when the 

airplane is in large drop icing conditions, and 2. require follow-on 

flightcrew action in these conditions for certain airplanes with 

reversible flight controls for the pitch and/or roll axis. This 

rulemaking is the result of information gathered from a review of icing 

accidents and incidents, and it is intended to improve the level of 

safety when airplanes are operated in icing conditions.

    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   04/00/12

------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

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

Directorate, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW, Renton, WA 98057, Phone: 425-227-

2683, E-mail: robert.hettman@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ74

244. +Air Carrier Maintenance Training Program (Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 

40113; 49 U.S.C. 40119; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 

44702; 49 U.S.C. 44705; 49 U.S.C. 44709 to 47111; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 

U.S.C. 44715 to 44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 46105

    Abstract: This proposed rule would require FAA approval of an air 

carrier maintenance program if they operate aircraft with 10 or more 

passenger seats. The intent of this proposed rule is to reduce the 

number of accidents and incidents caused by human error, fatigue, 

improper maintenance, inspection, or repair practices.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   08/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: John J Hiles, Flight Standards Service, Department 

of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 950 L'Enfant Plaza 

North, SW, Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202-385-6421, E-mail: 

john.j.hiles@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ79

245.  +Safety Management Systems for Part 121 Certificate 

Holders (Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 

40119; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44702; 49 

U.S.C. 44705; 49 U.S.C. 44709 to 44711; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 U.S.C. 

44716 to 44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 46105

    Abstract: This rulemaking would require all part 121 air carriers 

to implement a safety management system (SMS). Congress passed Public 

Law 111-216 instructing FAA to conduct a rulemaking to require all part 

121 air carriers to implement an SMS. The proposed rule must include 

the following safety management elements: Requirements based on risk 

management, quality management techniques to develop safety assurance, 

use of interrelated systems to measure effectiveness of safety 

measures, and promotion of an organization-wide safety culture. 

Congress further required that the FAA consider at a minimum

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each of the following as part of the SMS rulemaking: (1) An Aviation 

Safety Action Program (ASAP), (2) A Flight Operational Quality 

Assurance Program (FOQA), (3) A Line Operations Safety Audit, and (4) 

An Advance Qualification Program.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/05/10  75 FR 68224

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/03/11

NPRM Comment Period Extended........   01/31/11  76 FR 5296

NPRM Comment Period Extended End....   03/07/11

Analyzing Comments..................   07/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Scott VanBuren, Department of Transportation, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, 

DC 20591, Phone: 202 494-8417, E-mail: scott.vanburen@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ86

246.  +Flight Crewmember Mentoring, Leadership, and 

Professional Development (HR 5900)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44701(a)(5)

    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.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   07/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Deke Abbott, Department of Transportation, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 

20591, Phone: 202-267-8266, E-mail: deke.abbott@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ87

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Final Rule Stage

247. +Activation of Ice Protection

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 

40119; 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 44705; 49 U.S.C. 

44709 to 44711; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 U.S.C. 44716; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 

U.S.C. 44901; 49 U.S.C. 44903; 49 U.S.C. 44912; 49 U.S.C. 46105; 49 

U.S.C. 44702; 49 U.S.C. 44717; 49 U.S.C. 44904

    Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations applicable to 

operators of certain airplanes used in air carrier service and 

certificated for flight in icing conditions. The standards would 

require either the installation of ice detection equipment or changes 

to the Airplane Flight Manual to ensure timely activation of the 

airframe ice protection system. This regulation is the result of 

information gathered from a review of icing accidents and incidents, 

and it is intended to improve the level of safety when airplanes are 

operated in icing conditions.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   11/23/09  74 FR 61055

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/22/10

Final Rule..........................   08/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jerry Ostronic, Air Carrier Operations Branch, AFS 

220, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202-267-8166, Fax: 

202-267-5229, E-mail: jerry.c.ostronic@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ43

248. +Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety 

Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 1155; 49 U.S.C. 40101 

to 40103; 49 U.S.C. 40120; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 41721; 49 U.S.C. 

44101; 49 U.S.C. 44106; 49 U.S.C. 44111; 49 U.S.C. 46306; 49 U.S.C. 

46315; 49 U.S.C. 46316; 49 U.S.C. 46504; 49 U.S.C. 46506; 49 U.S.C. 

46507; 49 U.S.C. 47122; 49 U.S.C. 47508; 49 U.S.C. 47528 to 47531

    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.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/12/10  75 FR 62640

NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/10/11

Final Rule..........................   05/00/12

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Edwin Miller, Department of Transportation, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 

20591, Phone: 202-267-7031, E-mail: edwin.miller@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ53

249. +Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 

40119; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44702; 49 

U.S.C. 44705; 49 U.S.C. 44709 to 44710; 49 U.S.C. 44711; 49 U.S.C. 

44712; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 U.S.C. 44715; 49 U.S.C. 44716; 49 U.S.C. 

44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 45101 to 45105; 49 U.S.C. 46105

    Abstract: This rulemaking would amend existing flight, duty, and 

rest regulations applicable to certificate holders and their flightcrew 

members. The new requirements would eliminate the current distinctions 

between domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. Also, the 

rulemaking would provide different requirements based on the time of 

day, whether an individual is acclimated to a new time zone, and the 

likelihood of being able to sleep under different circumstances. This 

rulemaking is necessary to improve aviation safety by providing 

applicable persons with the opportunity for sufficient rest. This 

rulemaking is related to the following: an NPRM (RIN 2120-AF63), and a 

Withdrawal (RIN 2120-AI93).

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   09/14/10  75 FR 55852

NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/15/10

Final Rule..........................   08/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Nancy L Claussen, Federal Aviation Administration,

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Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202-267-8166, E-

mail: nancy.claussen@faa.gov.

    RIN: 2120-AJ58

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

250. +Unified Registration System

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 104-88; 109 Stat 803, 888 (1995); 49 

U.S.C. 13908; Pub. L. 109-159, sec 4304

    Abstract: This rulemaking would replace three current 

identification and registration systems: the US DOT number 

identification system, the commercial registration system, and the 

financial responsibility system, with an online Federal unified 

registration system (URS). This program would serve as a clearinghouse 

and depository of information on, and identification of, brokers, 

freight forwarders, and others required to register with the Department 

of Transportation. The Agency is revising this rulemaking to address 

amendments directed by Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, 

Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The 

replacement system for the Single State Registration System, which the 

ICC Termination Act originally directed be merged under URS, was 

addressed separately in RIN 2126-AB09. The cargo insurance portion of 

this rulemaking has been split off into RIN 2126-AB21.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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ANPRM...............................   08/26/96  61 FR 43816

ANPRM Comment Period End............   10/25/96

NPRM................................   05/19/05  70 FR 28990

NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/17/05

Supplemental NPRM...................   10/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Valerie Height, Management Analyst, Department of 

Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Office of 

Policy Plans and Regulation (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366-0901, E-mail: 

valerie.height@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2126-AA22

251. +Electronic On-Board Recorders and Hours of Service Supporting 

Documents

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31502; 31136(a); Pub. L. 103.311; 49 

U.S.C. 31137(a)

    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 is consolidating 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.

    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 to issue 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.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   02/01/11  76 FR 5537

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/28/11

NPRM Comment Period Extended........   03/10/11  76 FR 13121

NPRM Extended Comment Period End....   05/23/11

Analyzing Comments..................   09/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Deborah M Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 

Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

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

Phone: 202 366-5370, E-mail: deborah.freund@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2126-AB20

252. +Hours of Service

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31502(b)

    Abstract: This rulemaking would propose changes to the hours of 

service requirements for drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle 

transporting property. The requirement for this rulemaking was 

established on October 26, 2009, when Public Citizen, et al. 

(Petitioners) and FMCSA entered into a settlement agreement under which 

Petitioners[acute] petition for judicial review of the November 19, 

2008, Final Rule on drivers[acute] hours of service will be held in 

abeyance pending the publication of an NPRM reevaluating the Hours of 

Service rule.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   12/29/10  75 FR 82170

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/02/11

NPRM; Notice of Availability of        02/16/11  76 FR 8990

 Supplemental Documents and

 Corrections; Extension of Comment

 Period.

Extended Comment Period End.........   03/02/11

NPRM Comment Period Reopened........   05/29/11  76 FR 26681

NPRM Comment Period Reopened End....   06/08/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Thomas Yager, Driver and Carrier Operations 

Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

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

Phone: 202-366-4325, E-mail: tom.yager@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2126-AB26

253. +Drivers of Commercial Vehicles: Restricting the Use of Cellular 

Phones (Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 98-554

    Abstract: This rulemaking would restrict the use of mobile 

telephones while operating a commercial motor vehicle. This rulemaking 

is in response to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-sponsored 

studies that analyzed safety incidents and distracted drivers. This 

rulemaking addresses an item on the National Transportation Safety 

Board[acute]s ``Most Wanted List'' of safety recommendations.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   12/21/10  75 FR 80014

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/21/11

Analyzing Comments..................   06/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.

    Agency Contact: Mike Huntley, Chief, Vehicle and Roadside 

Operations Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor 

Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE., Washington, DC 

20590, Phone: 202 366-9209, E-mail: michael.huntley@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2126-AB29

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Final Rule Stage

254. +National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-59 (2005), sec 4116

    Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training, testing and 

certification standards for medical examiners responsible for 

certifying that interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers meet 

established physical qualifications standards; provide a database (or 

National Registry) of medical examiners that meet the prescribed 

standards for use by motor carriers, drivers, and Federal and State 

enforcement personnel in determining whether a medical examiner is 

qualified to conduct examinations of interstate truck and bus drivers; 

and require medical examiners to transmit electronically to FMCSA the 

name of the driver and a numerical identifier for each driver that is 

examined. The rulemaking would also establish the process by which 

medical examiners that fail to meet or maintain the minimum standards 

would be removed from the National Registry. This action is in response 

to section 4116 of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, 

Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   12/01/08  73 FR 73129

NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/30/09

Final Rule..........................   12/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Office of Medical 

Programs, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

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

Phone: 202-366-4001, E-mail: maggi.gunnels@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2126-AA97

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Long-Term Actions

255. +Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-

Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 107-87, sec 350; 49 U.S.C. 113; 49 U.S.C. 

31136; 49 U.S.C. 31144; 49 U.S.C. 31502; 49 U.S.C. 504; 49 U.S.C. 5113; 

49 U.S.C. 521(b)(5)(A)

    Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and 

compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety 

fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18 months after 

receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional 

authority to operate in the United States. It also would establish 

suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of 

Registration and operating authority, and incorporate criteria to be 

used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico-domiciled carriers exercise 

basic safety management controls. The interim rule included 

requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which are necessary 

to comply with the FY-2002 DOT Appropriations Act. On January 16, 2003, 

the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded this rule, along with two 

other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full 

environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean 

Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit 

and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare 

the environmental documents. FMCSA originally planned to publish a 

final rule by November 28, 2003. FMCSA will determine the next steps to 

be taken after enactment of any pending legislation authorizing cross 

border trucking.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   05/03/01  66 FR 22415

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/02/01

Interim Final Rule..................   03/19/02  67 FR 12758

Interim Final Rule Comment Period      04/18/02

 End.

Interim Final Rule Effective........   05/03/02

Notice of Intent To Prepare an EIS..   08/26/03  68 FR 51322

EIS Public Scoping Meetings.........   10/08/03  68 FR 58162

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dominick Spataro, Chief, Borders Division, 

Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 

202 266-2995, E-mail: dom.spataro@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2126-AA35

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Completed Actions

256. +Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's 

Permit Standards

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347, sec 703; 49 U.S.C. 31102; Pub. L. 

105-178, 112 Stat 414 (1998); Pub. L. 99-570, title XII, 100 Stat 3207 

(1086); Pub. L. 102-240, sec 4007(a)(1), Stat 1914, 2151; Pub. L. 109-

59 (2005), sec 4122; 49 U.S.C. 31136

    Abstract: This rulemaking would establish revisions to the 

commercial driver's license knowledge and skills testing standards as 

required by section 4019 of TEA-21, implement fraud detection and 

prevention initiatives at the State driver licensing agencies as 

required by the SAFE Port Act of 2006, and establish new minimum 

Federal standards for States to issue commercial learner's permits 

(CLPs), based in part on the requirements of section 4122 of Safe, 

Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy 

for Users (SAFETEA-LU). In addition to ensuring the applicant has the 

appropriate knowledge and skills to operate a commercial motor vehicle, 

this rule would establish the minimum information that must be on the 

CLP document and the electronic driver's

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record. The rule would also establish maximum issuance and renewal 

periods, establish a minimum age limit, address issues related to a 

driver's State of Domicile, and incorporate previous regulatory 

guidance into the Federal regulations. This rulemaking would also 

address issues raised in the SAFE Port Act.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   04/09/08  73 FR 19282

NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/09/08

NPRM Comment Period Extended........   06/09/08  73 FR 32520

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/09/08

Final Rule..........................   05/09/11  76 FR 26854

Final Rule Effective................   07/08/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Robert Redmond, Senior Transportation Specialist, 

Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

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

Phone: 202-366-5014, E-mail: robert.redmond@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2126-AB02

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Completed Actions

257. +Ejection Mitigation

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30111; 49 U.S.C. 30115; 49 U.S.C. 30117; 

49 U.S.C. 30166; 49 U.S.C. 322; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

    Abstract: This rulemaking would create a new Federal Motor Vehicle 

Safety Standard (FMVSS) for reducing occupant ejection. Currently, 

there are over 52,000 annual ejections in motor vehicle crashes, and 

over 10,000 ejected fatalities per year. This rulemaking would propose 

new requirements for reducing occupant ejection through passenger 

vehicle side widows. The requirement would be an occupant containment 

requirement on the amount of allowable excursion through passenger 

vehicle side windows. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, 

Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU) requires that ``[t]he Secretary 

shall also initiate a rulemaking proceeding to establish performance 

standards to reduce complete and partial ejections of vehicle occupants 

from outboard seating positions. In formulating the standards the 

Secretary shall consider various ejection mitigation systems. The 

Secretary shall issue a final rule under this paragraph no later than 

October 1, 2009.'' SAFETEA-LU also requires that, if the Secretary 

determines that the subject final rule deadline cannot be met, the 

Secretary shall notify and provide an explanation to the Senate 

Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the House of 

Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce of the delay. On 

September 24, 2009, the Secretary provided appropriate notification to 

Congress that the final rule will be delayed until January 31, 2011.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   12/02/09  74 FR 63180

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/01/10

Final Rule..........................   01/19/11  76 FR 3212

Final Action Effective..............   03/01/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Louis Molino, Safety Standards Engineer, Department 

of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366-1833, Fax: 

202-366-4329, E-mail: louis.molino@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2127-AK23

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Proposed Rule Stage

258. +Risk Reduction Program

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110-432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq.; 

Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; sec 103, 49 U.S.C. 20156 

``Railroad Safety Risk Reduction Program''

    Abstract: This rulemaking would consider appropriate contents for 

Risk Reduction Programs and how they should be implemented and reviewed 

by FRA.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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ANPRM...............................   12/08/10  75 FR 76345

ANPRM Comment Period End............   02/07/11

NPRM................................   10/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton, Trial Attorney, Department of 

Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., 

SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202-493-6063, E-mail: 

kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov.

    RIN: 2130-AC11

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Final Rule Stage

259. +Hours of Service: Passenger Train Employees (Rulemaking Resulting 

From a Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110-432, Div A, 122 Stat 4848 et seq.; 

Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; sec 108(e) (49 U.S.C. 21109)

    Abstract: This rulemaking would establish hours of service 

requirements for train employees engaged in commuter and intercity 

passenger rail transport.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/22/11  76 FR 16200

NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/23/11

Final Rule..........................   08/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.

    Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton, Trial Attorney, Department of 

Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., 

SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202-493-6063, E-mail: 

kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov.

    RIN: 2130-AC15

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)

Completed Actions

260.  Tariff of Tolls (Completion of a Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 983(a); 33 U.S.C. 984(4) as amended and 

49 CFR 1.52

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    Abstract: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) 

and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, 

under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer 

the St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls in their respective 

jurisdictions. The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls assessed on all 

commodities and vessels transiting the facilities operated by the SLSDC 

and the SLSMC. The SLSDC is revising its regulations to reflect the 

fees and charges levied by the SLSMC in Canada starting in the 2009 

navigation season, which are effective only in Canada.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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Final Rule..........................   03/12/09  74 FR 10677

Final Rule Effective................   03/12/09

NPRM................................   01/28/11  76 FR 5104

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/28/11

Final Rule..........................   03/10/11  76 FR 13088

Final Rule Effective................   03/20/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.

    Agency Contact: Craig H. Middlebrook, Deputy Administrator, 

Department of Transportation, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development 

Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 

202-366-0091, Fax: 202-366-7147, E-mail: craig.middlebrook@sls.dot.gov.

    RIN: 2135-AA29

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Final Rule Stage

261. +Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the 

Transportation of Lithium Batteries

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.

    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 responds 

to several recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety 

Board.

    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   01/11/10  75 FR 1302

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/12/10

Final Rule..........................   08/00/11

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Kevin Leary, Transportation Specialist, Department 

of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 

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

Phone: 202-366-8553, E-mail: kevin.leary@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2137-AE44

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Long-Term Actions

262. +Cargo Preference--Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement 

and Collection of Civil Penalties

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110-417

    Abstract: This rulemaking would establish part 383 of the Cargo 

Preference regulations. This rulemaking would cover Public Law 110-417, 

section 3511 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009 statutory 

changes to the cargo preference rules, which have not been 

substantially revised since 1971. The rulemaking also would include 

compromise, assessment, mitigation, settlement, and collection of civil 

penalties.

    Timetable: Next Action Undetermined.

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Christine Gurland, Department of Transportation, 

Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 

20590, Phone: 202 366-5157, E-mail: christine.gurland@dot.gov.

    RIN: 2133-AB75

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