# Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

Table of Contents

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers 2. Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certification Rules 3. Certification of Turbofan Powered Airplanes and Miscellaneous Amendments 4. Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions 5. Restrictions on Operators Employing Former Flight Standards Service Aviation Safety Inspectors 6. Airport Safety Management System 7. Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates 8. Part 121 - Activation of Ice Protection 9. Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments 10. Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements 11. Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 12. Repair Stations 13. Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements (formerly First Officer Qualification Requirements) (HR 5900) 14. Overflight Fees 15. Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan 16. Requirement for Wildlife Assessments at Certificated Airports 17. Part 121 Exiting Icing Conditions 18. Air Carrier Maintenance Training Program 19. Safety Management Systems for Part 121 Certificate Holders 20. Flight Crewmember Mentoring, Leadership and Professional Development (HR 5900) 21. New York Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airpor 22. Lavatory Oxygen Systems 23. Part 121 Exiting Icing
Federal Highway Administration

24. Real-Time System Management Information Program (Final Rule w/ Request for Comments) 25. National Tunnel Inspection Standards 26. Lane Line Retroreflectivity 27. Emergency Relief Program 28. National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Engineering Judgments 29. National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Compliance Dates Revision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

30. Unified Registration System 31. Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border 32. Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States 33. Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors 34. Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement 35. Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard36. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 37. Consumer Complaint Information 38. Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations 39. Carrier Safety Fitness Determination 40. New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 41. Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse 42. Electronic On-Board Recorders and Hours of Service Supporting Documents 43. Hours of Service 44. Drivers of Commercial Vehicles: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones 45. Drivers of CMVs: Addressing Distracted Driving

Federal Railroad Administration

46. Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety 47. Critical Incident Stress Plan; "Critical Incident" Definition 48. Training Standards for Railroad Employees 49. Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations 50. Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing for Maintenance-of-Way Employees 51. Risk Reduction Program 52. Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus 53. Hours of Service: Passenger Train Employees 54. High-Speed Rail Corridor Development and Capital Investment Grants to Support Intercity Passenger Rail Service 55. Alternate Passenger Rail Service Pilot Program 56. Amendments Expanding the Drug Panel for FRA Post-Accident Toxicological Testing 57. Medical Standards for Certified Locomotive Engineers and Conductors 58. Positive Train Control Systems Amendments

Federal Transit Administration

59. Capital Project Management 60. Major Capital Investment Projects

Maritime Administration

61. Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and Shippers Having Responsibility To Provide a Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels in the Shipment of Cargoes on Ocean Vessels. 62. Cargo Preference - Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement & Collection of Civil Penalties
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

63. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors 64. Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208 65. Vehicle Labeling - Fuel Economy, Greenhouse Gas and Other Emissions 66. Commercial Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Highway Vehicles and Work Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards 67. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Badging, Fuel Compartment Labels and Consumer Information on Alternative Fuel Usage 68. Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information - Part 2 69. Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2017 and Beyond 70. Mandatory Part 563 Event Data Recorder Requirements 71. Upgrade of Event Data Recorder Requirements 72. Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters 73. Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 74. Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity 75. Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy VehiclesQualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers Red Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Popular Title : Part 121, Subparts N and O RIN 2120-AJ00 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/12/2009;End of Comment Period 05/12/2009;Extension of Comment Period 04/20/2009;End of Extended of Comment Period 08/10/2009. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for crewmember and dispatcher training programs in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. The rulemaking would Office of the Secretary

76. Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program 77. Transportation for Individuals with Disabilites" Miscellaneous Amendments 78. Protection of Sensitive Security Information 79. Prioritization and Allocation Authority Exercised By the Secretary of Transportation Under the Defense Production Act 80. Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an Aircraft 81. Stowage of Wheelchairs, other mobility Aids and other Assistive Devices 82. Accessibility of Airports 83. Accessibility of Carrier Websites and Ticket Kiosks 84. Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes On Commercial Aircraft 85. Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections III 86. Carrier-Supplied Medical Oxygen, Accessible In-Flight Entertainment Systems, Service Animals, and Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

87. Hazardous Materials; Combination Packages Containing Liquids Intended for Transport by Aircraft 88. Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations 89. Pipeline Safety: Enforcement of State Excavation Damage Laws 90. Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries 91. Hazardous Materials: Combustible Liquids 92. Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids (Wetlines) 93. Pipeline Safety: Control Room Management; Change in Implementation Period 94. Hazardous Materials: Limiting the Use of Mobile Telephones by Highway 95. Pipeline Safety: Safety of On-Shore Liquid Hazardous Pipelines 96. Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries 97. Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Fireworks Approvals 98. Pipeline Safety: Excess Flow Valves In Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences in Gas Distribution Systems 99. Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines 100. Drivers of CMVs: Addressing Distracted Driving
Research and Innovative Technology Administration

101. Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenuesenhance traditional training programs by requiring the use of flight simulation training devices for flight crewmembers and including additional training requirements in areas that are critical to safety. The rulemaking would also reorganize and revise the qualification and training requirements. The changes are intended to contribute significantly to reducing aviation accidents. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/12/1999
Docket Number: FAA-2008-0677 Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/26/2010 05/27/2010 05/27/2010
Returned to Mode 06/18/2010 Resubmitted to OST 08/27/2010 08/19/2010 Returned to Mode/2 09/29/2010 Resubmitted to OST/2 10/08/2010 10/08/2010
To OMB 03/12/2010 11/16/2010 11/29/2010 OMB Clearance 04/09/2010 04/01/2011 04/21/2011 Publication Date 04/20/2010 05/20/2011 05/20/2011 End of Comment Period 06/21/2010 07/19/2011 07/19/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: 76 FR 29336

Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certification Rules Red Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : PIC Proficiency RIN 2120-AJ18 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/31/2009; End of Comment Period 11/30/2009 Abstract: This rulemaking would require proficiency checks for pilots in command (PICÂ  ́s) of single-piloted turbojet powered airplanes, allow pilot schools to use Internet-based training without requiring schools to have a physical ground training facility, allow pilot schools and provisional pilot schools to apply for a combined private pilot certification and instrument rating course, and revise the definition of "complex airplane." FAA believes these actions are necessary to respond to changes in the aviation industry and to avoid imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens. The intended effect of this rulemaking would be to ensure flight crewmembers have the training and qualifications necessary to operate aircraft safely. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: NoneLegal Deadline: Final Rule : 03/30/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/24/2007
Docket Number: FAA-2008-0938 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 11/05/2010 01/07/2011 01/12/2011
To OMB 12/08/2010 04/15/2011 04/19/2011 OMB Clearance 03/09/2011 07/20/2011 Publication Date 03/24/2011 08/04/2011 Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Certification of Turbofan Powered Airplanes and Miscellaneous Amendments Red Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Turbofan Powered Airplanes RIN 2120-AJ22 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 8/17/2009; End of Comment Period 11/16/2009; Extension of Comment Period 11/16/2009; End of Extended Comment Period 12/16/2009. Abstract: This rulemaking would address certification and operational issues surrounding the introduction of turbofan powered airplanes. This action is necessary to standardize certification requirements and consolidate these requirements into one location. The intent is to ensure the same standards apply to all light aircraft. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 04/16/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/02/2008
Docket Number: FAA-2009-0738 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/11/2011 04/05/2011 04/01/2011
To OMB 03/11/2011 05/05/2011 OMB Clearance 06/13/2011 08/05/2011
Publication Date 06/27/2011 08/22/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions Green Federal Aviation Administration

4. Popular Title : Supercooled Large Droplet Icing ConditionsRIN 2120-AJ34 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 6/29/2010; End of Comment Period 08/30/2010; Publication of Extended Comment Period 08/16/2010; End of Extended Comment Period 9/29/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the airworthiness standards applicable to certain transport category airplanes certificated for flight in icing conditions and the icing airworthiness standards applicable to certain aircraft engines. The rulemaking would improve safety by addressing supercooled large drop icing conditions for transport category airplanes most affected by supercooled large drop icing conditions, mixed phase and ice crystal conditions for all transport category airplanes, and supercooled large drop, mixed phase, and ice crystal icing conditions for all turbine engines. This rulemaking is the result of information gathered from a review of icing accidents and incidents. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 11/29/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/04/2008
Docket Number: FAA-2010-0636 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/20/2011
To OMB 10/21/2011 OMB Clearance 01/20/2012 Publication Date 02/06/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Restrictions on Operators Employing Former Flight Standards Service Aviation Safety Inspectors Yellow Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : Post Employment Restrictions RIN 2120-AJ36 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/20/2009; End of Comment Period 2/18/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit a certificate holder from employing or contracting with a former Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) or other person with certificate holder oversight responsibilities to act as an agent or to represent that certificate holder in any matter before the FAA. This restriction would apply if the person, in the proceeding two year period, has (a) served as, or was responsible for oversight of, a Flight Standards Service ASI; and (b) had the responsibility to inspect, or oversee the inspection of, the operations of the certificate holder. The rulemaking would enhance the FAAÂ ́s ability to properly perform its safety mission and to ensure that every passenger can have complete confidence in the integrity of the programs and operations administered by the FAA.Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 06/18/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/16/2008
Docket Number: FAA-2008-1154 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/25/2011 01/31/2011
To OMB 02/25/2011 03/03/2011 04/19/2011 OMB Clearance 05/24/2011 07/19/2011 Publication Date 06/10/2011 08/04/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Airport Safety Management System Red Federal Aviation Administration

6. Popular Title : Airport SMS RIN 2120-AJ38 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would require airport operators to institute a safety management system at their airports. This action is necessary to improve safety through conformance with best practices in risk management and promote international harmonization with ICAO standards. The rule is intended to facilitate integration of formal risk management processes within the airportÂ ́s day-to-day operations.

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

To OST 02/17/2010 04/27/2010 04/27/2010
To OMB 03/18/2010 06/18/2010 06/17/2010 OMB Clearance 06/18/2010 09/20/2010 09/28/2010 Publication Date 07/02/2010 10/12/2010 10/07/2010 End of Comment Period 10/04/2010 01/05/2011 01/05/2011 Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 12/10/2010 End of Extended of Comment Period 03/07/2011Extension of Comment Period/2 03/07/2011 End of Extension of Comment Period/2 07/05/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 75 FR 62008

Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates Red Federal Aviation Administration

7. Popular Title : Photo Requirements RIN 2120-AJ42 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/19/2010; End of Comment Period 02/17/2011 Abstract: This rulemaking would require digital photos on all pilot certificates. This action is necessary to update regulations about pilot plastic certificates. The intended effect of this action is to meet all requirements of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/30/2008
Docket Number: FAA-2010-1127 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/11/2012
To OMB 02/13/2012 OMB Clearance 05/14/2012
Publication Date 05/29/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Part 121 - Activation of Ice Protection Red Federal Aviation Administration

8. Popular Title : Part 121 - Ice Protection RIN 2120-AJ43 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/23/2009; End of Comment Period 02/22/2010 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility ActPrompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 06/22/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/08/1997
Docket Number: FAA-2009-0675 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/03/2011 01/24/2011 01/13/2011
To OMB 02/10/2011 04/08/2011 04/19/2011 OMB Clearance 05/10/2011 07/19/2011 Publication Date 05/27/2011 08/02/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

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

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Popular Title : Helicopter Safety Initiatives and Misc Amendments RIN 2120-AJ53 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/12/2010; End of Comment Period 01/01/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would change equipment and operating requirements for commercial helicopter operations, including many specifically for helicopter air ambulance operations. This rulemaking is necessary to increase crew, passenger, and patient safety. The intended effect is to implement National Transportation Safety Board, Aviation Rulemaking Committee, and internal FAA recommendations. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/2009
Docket Number: FAA-2010-0982 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/04/2012
To OMB 02/06/2012 OMB Clearance 05/03/2012
Publication Date 05/21/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation AdministrationFlight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements Green 10. Popular Title : Flight/Duty/Rest Requirements RIN 2120-AJ58 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/14/2010;End of Comment Period 11/15/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend existing flight, duty, and rest regulations applicable to certificate holders and their flightcrew members operating under 14 CFR part 121. The new requirements would eliminate the current distinctions between domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. Also, the rulemaking would provide different requirements based on the time of day, whether an individual is acclimated to a new time zone, and the likelihood of being able to sleep under different circumstances. This rulemaking is necessary to improve aviation safety by providing applicable persons with the opportunity for sufficient
rest. Effects: Economically Significant Major Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/24/2009
Docket Number: FAA-2009-1093 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 05/27/2011
To OMB 06/13/2011 OMB Clearance 07/28/2011 Publication Date 08/08/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

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

11. Popular Title : Small Unmanned Aircraft RIN 2120-AJ60 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would enable small unmanned aircraft to safely operate in limited portions of the national airspace system (NAS). This action is necessary because it addresses the novel legal or policy issues about the minimum safety parameters for operating recreational remote control model and toy aircraft in the NAS. The intended effect of this action is to develop requirements and standards to ensure that risks are adequately mitigated, such that safety is maintained for the entire aviation community. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: NoneLegal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/28/2009
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/24/2011 07/18/2011
To OMB 02/03/2011 08/19/2011 OMB Clearance 03/07/2011 11/21/2011 Publication Date 03/10/2011 12/08/2011 End of Comment Period 07/14/2011 03/07/2012 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Repair Stations Red Federal Aviation Administration

12. Popular Title : Repair Stations RIN 2120-AJ61 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Federalism Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/26/2008
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 07/09/2010 06/23/2011
To OMB 08/09/2010 07/25/2011 OMB Clearance 11/08/2010 10/25/2011
Publication Date 11/29/2010 11/08/2011 End of Comment Period 02/22/2011 02/01/2012 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements (formerly First Officer Red Federal Aviation AdministrationQualification Requirements) (HR 5900) 13.

Popular Title : Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements RIN 2120-AJ67 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/08/2010; End of Comment Period 04/09/2010 Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the eligibility and qualification requirements for pilots engaged in part 121 air carrier operations. Additionally, it would modify the requirements for an airline transport pilot certificate. These actions are necessary because recent airline accidents and incidents have brought considerable attention to the experience level and training of air carrier flight crews. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 01/28/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/20/2009
Docket Number: FAA-2010-0100 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/08/2010 01/26/2011 01/26/2011
To OMB 12/21/2010 05/20/2011 OMB Clearance 01/21/2011 08/22/2011 Publication Date 01/28/2011 09/06/2011 End of Comment Period 04/28/2011 12/06/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Overflight Fees Green Federal Aviation Administration

14. Popular Title : Overflight Fees RIN 2120-AJ68 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/28/2010;End of Comment Period 12/27/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would adjust existing overflight fees by using updated FAA cost accounting data and air traffic activity data. This action is necessary because operational costs for providing air traffic control and related services for Overflights have increasedsteadily since they were established in 2001. This rulemaking has been downgraded to nonsignificant for the final stage and will not be on nextÂ ́s month report.

Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/09/2009
Docket Number:Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/16/2011
To OMB 09/16/2011 OMB Clearance 12/15/2011
Publication Date 12/30/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

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

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Popular Title : Afghanistan SFAR RIN 2120-AJ69 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/26/2010;End of Comment Period 06/10/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit flight operations below flight level (FL) 160 within the territory and airspace of Afghanistan by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of a U.S. airman certificate, except if the flight is on behalf of a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered aircraft, except when such operators are foreign air carriers. The FAA finds this action necessary to prevent a potential hazard to persons and aircraft in engaged in such flight operations. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/08/2010
Docket Number: Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/07/2010 03/25/2011 03/21/2011
To OMB 09/14/2010 04/26/2011 05/17/2011 OMB Clearance 09/21/2010 07/25/2011
Publication Date 09/30/2010 08/11/2011 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Requirement for Wildlife Assessments at Certificated Airports Red Federal Aviation Administration

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

To OST 02/15/2011 05/16/2011 05/11/2011
To OMB 03/17/2011 06/17/2011 OMB Clearance 06/14/2011 09/19/2011 Publication Date 06/24/2011 09/29/2011 End of Comment Period 09/22/2011 12/29/2011 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Part 121 Exiting Icing Conditions Red Federal Aviation Administration

17. Popular Title : Exiting Icing Conditions RIN 2120-AJ74 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. This rulemaking will be replaced by RIN 2120-AJ95. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/22/2009
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally New ActualScheduled Date Projected Date Date

To OST 06/16/2011 11/09/2011
To OMB 07/18/2011 12/12/2011 OMB Clearance 10/18/2011 03/12/2012 Publication Date 11/02/2011 04/02/2012 End of Comment Period 01/03/2012 07/02/2012 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Air Carrier Maintenance Training Program Red Federal Aviation Administration

18. Popular Title : Air Carrier Maintenance Training RIN 2120-AJ79 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 09/26/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/2008
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/25/2011 06/14/2011
To OMB 02/24/2011 07/14/2011 OMB Clearance 05/24/2011 10/14/2011 Publication Date 06/01/2011 10/27/2011 End of Comment Period 08/30/2011 01/25/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

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

19. Popular Title : SMS for Part 121 RIN 2120-AJ86 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would require all part 121 air carriers to implement a safetymanagement 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 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 07/30/2012 NPRM : 10/29/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2010
Docket Number: FAA-2009-0671 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 10/08/2010 10/08/2010
To OMB 10/15/2010 10/27/2010 OMB Clearance 10/22/2010 10/29/2010 Publication Date 10/29/2010 11/05/2010 End of Comment Period 01/31/2011 02/03/2011 Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 01/31/2011 End of Extended of Comment Period 03/07/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 75FR68224

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

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Popular Title : Flight Crewmember Mentoring RIN 2120-AJ87 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for air carrier training programs under part 121. The action is necessary to ensure that air carriers establish or modify training programs that address mentoring, leadership, and professional development of flight crewmembers in part 121 operations. The amendments are intended to contribute significantly to airline safety by reducing aviation accidents. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 07/29/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2010Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/29/2011 03/29/2011
To OMB 04/29/2011 05/16/2011 05/17/2011 OMB Clearance 07/29/2011 08/16/2011 Publication Date 07/29/2011 08/23/2011 End of Comment Period 10/26/2011 11/23/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

New York Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airpor Yellow Federal Aviation Administration

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Popular Title : NY Congestion Management RIN 2120-AJ89 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would replace the current temporary orders limiting scheduled operations at LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport with a more permanent rule to address the issues of congestion and delay at the New York areaÂ ́s three major commercial airports, while also promoting fair access and competition. The rulemaking would help ensure that congestion and delays are managed by limiting scheduled and unscheduled operations. The rulemaking would also establish a secondary market for U.S. and foreign air carriers to buy, sell, trade, and lease slots amongst each other at each of the three airports. This would allow carriers serving or seeking to serve the New York area airports to exchange slots as their business models and strategic goals require. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/2010
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/25/2011 06/22/2011
To OMB 04/25/2011 07/22/2011 OMB Clearance 07/25/2011 10/20/2011 Publication Date 07/29/2011 10/31/2011 End of Comment Period 10/27/2011 01/31/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/AFederal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Lavatory Oxygen Systems Green Federal Aviation Administration

22. Popular Title : Lavatory Oxygen Systems RIN 2120-AJ92 Stage: Interim Final Rule Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would temporarily authorize variances from existing standards related to the provisioning of supplemental oxygen inside lavatories. This action is necessitated by other mandatory actions that temporarily render such oxygen systems inoperative. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/14/2011
Docket Number: FAA-2011-0186 Dates for Interim Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/03/2011 03/03/2011 Publication Date 03/08/2011 03/08/2011 End of Comment Period 05/09/2011 05/09/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: 76 FR 12550

Part 121 Exiting Icing Red Federal Aviation Administration

23. Popular Title : Part 121 Exiting Icing RIN 2120-AJ95 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would establish the standards for when flightcrews need to take action to exit icing conditions. If adopted, this rulemaking would apply to aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 60,000 pounds. This rulemaking is based on recommendations from an Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee working group after reviewing certain accidents and incidents. The intended affect of this action is to avoid similar accidents and incidents in the future. This rulemaking replaces RIN 2120-AJ74, for which an NPRM had originally been scheduled for 11/02/2011. This rulemaking has expanded the scope of RIN 2120-AJ74 to include requirements for design approval holders. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/22/2009Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 07/13/2012
To OMB 08/17/2012 OMB Clearance 11/19/2012 Publication Date 12/03/2012 End of Comment Period 03/04/2013 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Real-Time System Management Information Program (Final Rule w/ Request for Comments) Red Federal Highway Administration

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Popular Title : Real-Time Management RIN 2125-AF19 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/14/2009; End of Comment Period 4/14/2009. Abstract: This action would establish a real-time system management information program to provide, in all States, the capability to monitor, in real-time, the traffic and travel conditions of the major highways of the United States. Section 1201 of the Safe,Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) provides that the purpose of this program would be to improve the security of the surface transportation system, to address the congestion problems facing motorists, to support improved response to weather events and surface transportation incidents and to facilitate national and regional highway traveler information. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/31/2006
Docket Number: FHWA-2006-24219 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/28/2009 02/02/2010 02/02/2010
To OMB 09/28/2009 07/02/2010 07/14/2010 OMB Clearance 12/28/2009 10/02/2010 10/13/2010 Publication Date 01/04/2010 11/08/2010 11/08/2010 End of Comment Period 12/23/2010 12/23/2010Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 75 FR 68418

National Tunnel Inspection Standards Green Federal Highway Administration

25. Popular Title : Tunnel Inspection RIN 2125-AF24 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/18/08; End of Comment Period 2/17/09. NPRM: Publication Date 7/22/2010; End of Comment Period 09/20/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 23 CFR Part 650 -- Bridges, Structures, and Hydraulics, by adding the National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) under Subpart E. We anticipate that the NTIS may be modeled after the existing National Bridge Inspection Standards and may include requirements for, among other things, inspection procedures, the qualifications and training of inspectors, and a National Tunnel Inventory. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2008
Docket Number: FHWA-2008-0038 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 05/31/2011 06/23/2011
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Publication Date 10/14/2011 10/31/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Lane Line Retroreflectivity Green Federal Highway Administration

26. Popular Title : Lane Retroreflectivity RIN 2125-AF34 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/22/2010; End of the Comment Period 8/20/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, to include standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings on all roads open to public travel. Effects: None Prompting action: StatuteLegal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/07/2009
Docket Number: FHWA-2009-0139 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/26/2011
To OMB 09/28/2011 OMB Clearance 12/28/2011 Publication Date 12/30/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Emergency Relief Program Red Federal Highway Administration

27. Popular Title : ER Program RIN 2125-AF38 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 23 CFR Part 668 to update the annual threshold for an ER event, raise the site threshold and clarify the definition of a site, clarify other definitions, and provide specific time limit restrictions for States when filing a claim for ER eligible work. This rulemaking also would require States to develop a plan for obligation needs for ER funding and impose restrictions on the applicability of "quick release" ER allocations. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/2010
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/07/2011 06/24/2011
To OMB 04/07/2011 07/25/2011 OMB Clearance 07/07/2011 10/24/2011 Publication Date 07/22/2011 10/31/2011 End of Comment Period 09/22/2011 12/31/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Yellow Federal Highway AdministrationTraffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Engineering Judgments 28.

Popular Title : MUTCD Revision RIN 2125-AF41 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would propose changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to clarify the definition of "Standard Statements" in the MUTCD and to clarify the use of engineering judgment and studies in the application of traffic control devices. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/03/2010
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/14/2011 03/31/2011 03/31/2011
To OMB 03/14/2011 05/01/2011 05/17/2011 OMB Clearance 06/14/2011 08/01/2011 Publication Date 06/20/2011 08/05/2011 End of Comment Period 08/22/2011 10/05/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Compliance Dates Revision Green Federal Highway Administration

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Popular Title : MUTCD Compliance Dates RIN 2125-AF43 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to revise the compliance dates for certain requirements in the MUTCD. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/20/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally New ActualScheduled Date Projected Date Date

To OST 04/01/2011 04/18/2011
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Publication Date 08/03/2011 05/25/2011 End of Comment Period 08/17/2011 07/25/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Unified Registration System Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

30. Popular Title : URS RIN 2126-AA22 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 8/26/96; End of Comment Period 10/25/96. NPRM: Publication Date 05/19/2005;End of Comment Period 08/17/2005. 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule (SAFETEA-LU) : 08/10/2006 Final Rule (ICC Act) : 01/01/1998 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1996
Docket Number: FMCSA-97-2349 Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/02/2007 03/14/2011 03/15/2011
Concurrences Due to OST 02/07/2007 03/21/2011 03/22/2011 Withdrawn from OST 03/16/2011 Resubmitted to OST/2 03/25/2011
To OMB 03/08/2007 06/14/2011OMB Clearance 06/08/2007 09/15/2011
Publication Date 06/29/2007 09/29/2011 End of Comment Period 09/28/2007 12/01/2011 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None

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

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Popular Title : Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers RIN 2126-AA34 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. Abstract: This rulemaking would change FMCSA regulations to govern applications byMexican carriers to operate beyond municipalities and commercial zones at the United StateMexico border. It would also revise the application form, OP-1MX, to be filed by these Mexican motor carriers. The revised form would require additional information about the applicantÂ ́s business and operating practices to allow the FMCSA to determine if the applicant can meet the safety standards established for operating in interstate commerce in the United States. Carriers that had previously submitted an application would have to submit the updated form. These changes are needed to implement part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents as ruled by the Ninth Circuit. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by November 20, 2003. FMCSA will determine the next steps to be taken after enactment of any pending legislation authorizing cross border trucking. Effects: Information Collection NAFTA Prompting action: International Agreement Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-98-3298 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Safety Monitoring RIN 2126-AA35 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Federalism Information Collection NAFTA Prompting action: International Agreement Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-1998-3299 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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

33.Popular Title : Safety Auditors Certification RIN 2126-AA64 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002; Extension of Compliance 06/17/02; End of Extended Compliance 07/17/02. IFR Extension of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 7/28/2003. Notice of Environmental Assessment: Publication Date 10/02/2003; End of Comment Period 11/03/2003. Notice of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 12/23/2003; Compliance Date 1/01/2004. Abstract: This rulemaking would require that any safety inspection, safety audit, or compliance review be conducted by a certified inspector, auditor, or investigator. It is required by section 211 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Based on comments to the Interim Final Rule (IFR), the agency will issue a NPRM that addresses issues not clarified in the IFR. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NPRM : 12/09/2000 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999
Docket Number: FMCSA-2001-11060 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 07/08/2005 01/16/2012
To OMB 08/08/2005 02/17/2012 OMB Clearance 11/07/2005 05/18/2012
Publication Date 11/14/2005 05/29/2012 End of Comment Period 01/13/2006 07/31/2012 Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

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

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Popular Title : USA PATRIOT Act Rule RIN 2126-AA70 Stage: Interim Final Rule/4 Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/05/2003; End of Comment Period 07/07/2003. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 11/07/2003; End of Comment Period 01/06/2004. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 08/19/2004; Interim Final Rule/3: Publication Date 08/19/2004. Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit States from issuing, renewing, transferring or upgrading a commercial driverÂ ́s license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement, unless the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has first conducted a background check on the applicant and determined the applicant does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA simultaneously published interim final rules. FMCSA has published another IFR corresponding to TSAÂ ́s extensionof compliance date. Since this rulemaking conforms to TSAÂ ́s rulemaking, the rulemaking is dependent upon TSA action. This action is considered significant because of substantial public and congressional interest, and national security. Effects: NAFTA Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-2001-11117 Dates for Interim Final Rule/4: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/22/2005 03/21/2005
To OMB 04/14/2005 OMB Clearance 04/25/2005 Publication Approved 05/26/2005 04/25/2005
Publication Date 05/31/2005 04/29/2005 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/4: 70 FR 22268

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

35. Popular Title : Diabetes Standard RIN 2126-AA95 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/17/2006;End of Comment Period 06/15/2006. Abstract: This rulemaking action would amend FMCSAÂ ́s medical qualification standards to allow drivers with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, without seeking an exemption from the FMCSRs. This action is required by Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Initiate change : 11/10/2005 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2005-23151 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 07/19/2010 04/09/2012
To OMB 08/20/2010 05/14/2012 OMB Clearance 11/19/2010 08/14/2012Publication Date 11/30/2010 08/23/2012 End of Comment Period 01/30/2011 10/23/2012 Explanation for any delay: Lack of staffing Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

36. Popular Title : National Registry RIN 2126-AA97 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/01/08; End of Comment Period 01/30/09 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). Effects: Major Unfunded Mandate Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 08/10/2006 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2008-0363 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/21/2009 07/25/2011
To OMB 01/21/2010 08/29/2011 OMB Clearance 04/21/2010 11/28/2011 Publication Date 05/05/2010 12/09/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Lack of resources Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationConsumer Complaint Information Red 37. Popular Title : Consumer Complaint Information RIN 2126-AB01 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/20/2008; End of Comment Period 4/21/2008. Abstract: The rulemaking would require each motor carrier of household goods to submit a quarterly report of specific identified information regarding complaints that each receives from shippers and consumers to the Agency. This rule responds to Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Effects: Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Report in place : 08/10/2006 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2008-0029 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/23/2010 03/12/2012
To OMB 09/24/2010 04/13/2012 OMB Clearance 12/24/2010 07/13/2012 Publication Date 01/07/2011 07/24/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

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

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Popular Title : Entry Level Driver Training RIN 2126-AB06 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/26/2007; End of Comment Period 3/28/2008; Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 3/21/2008; End of Extended Comment Period 5/23/2008. Abstract: This rulemaking would require behind-the-wheel and classroom training for persons who must hold a commercial driverÂ ́s license to operate commercial motor vehicles. This action is in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitÂ ́s December 2005 decision remanding the May 21, 2004, Final Rule, "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" to the Agency for further consideration. The rulemaking will consider the effectiveness of CMV driver training in reducing crashes, the appropriate types and levels of training that should be mandated, and related costs. Effects: Economically Significant MajorFederalism Prompting action: Court Action Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/19/2006
Docket Number: FMCSA-2007-27748 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 10/16/2009 07/18/2011
To OMB 11/16/2009 08/18/2011 OMB Clearance 02/16/2010 11/18/2011 Publication Date 02/26/2010 11/25/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Carrier Safety Fitness Determination Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

39. Popular Title : Carrier Safety Fitness Determination RIN 2126-AB11 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 49 CFR Part 385, Safety Fitness Procedures, in accordance with the AgencyÂ ́s major new initiative, Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010. CSA 2010 is a new operational model FMCSA plans to implement that is designed to help the Agency carry out its compliance and enforcement programs more efficiently and effectively. Currently, the safety fitness rating of a motor carrier is determined based on the results of a very labor intensive compliance review conducted at the carrierÂ ́s place of business. Aside from roadside inspections and new audits, the compliance review is the AgencyÂ ́s primary intervention. Under CSA 2010, FMCSA would propose to implement a broader array of progressive interventions, some of which allow FMCSA to make contact with more carriers. Through this rulemaking FMCSA would establish safety fitness determinations based on safety data consisting of crashes, inspections, and violation history rather than the standard compliance review. This will enable the Agency to assess the safety performance of a greater segment of the motor carrier industry with the goal of further reducing large truck and bus crashes and fatalities. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/21/2007
Docket Number: FMCSA-2004-18898 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual DateTo OST 11/12/2007 10/02/2009 09/25/2009 Withdrawn from OST 03/22/2010 03/22/2010 Resubmitted to OST 06/20/2011
To OMB 12/15/2007 07/22/2011 OMB Clearance 03/15/2008 10/24/2011 Publication Date 03/29/2008 11/02/2011 End of Comment Period 06/29/2008 01/02/2012 Explanation for any delay: Awaiting development of additional data Additional coordination necessary Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

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

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Popular Title : MCSIA 210(b) RIN 2126-AB17 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 08/25/2009;End of Comment Period 10/26/2009. Abstract: This rulemaking would consider methods for ensuring a new applicant carrier is knowledgeable about the applicable safety requirements before being granted New Entrant authority. The agency is considering whether to implement a proficiency examination as part of its revised New Entrant Safety Assurance Process as well as other alternatives. This rulemaking responds to issues raised in a petition from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety regarding new entrant applicant knowledge. Effects: None Prompting action: Court Action Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/26/2009
Docket Number: FMCSA-2001-11061 Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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

41.Popular Title : CDL Drug and Alcohol Database RIN 2126-AB18 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would create a central database for verified positive controlled substances and alcohol test results for commercial driverÂ ́s license (CDL) holders and refusals by such drivers to submit to testing. This rulemaking would require employers of CDL holders and service agents to report positive test results and refusals to test into the database. Prospective employers, acting on an application for a CDL driver position with the applicantâ€TMs written consent to access the database, would query the database to determine if any specific information about the driver applicant is in the database before allowing the applicant to be hired and to drive CMVs. This rulemaking is intended to increase highway safety by ensuring CDL holders, who have tested positive or have refused to submit to testing, have completed the U.S. DOTÂ ́s return-to-duty process before driving CMVs in interstate or intrastate commerce. It is also intended to ensure that employers are meeting their drug and alcohol testing responsibilities. Effects: Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2009
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/01/2010 09/07/2011
To OMB 03/01/2010 10/11/2011 OMB Clearance 05/31/2010 01/11/2012 Publication Date 06/18/2010 01/20/2012 End of Comment Period 09/30/2010 03/22/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Other, higher priorities Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Electronic On-Board Recorders and Hours of Service Supporting Documents Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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Popular Title : EOBR and HOS supporting documents RIN 2126-AB20 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 ofService 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. Effects: Economically Significant Major Unfunded Mandate Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Privacy Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: NPRM : 01/31/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 04/05/2010 10/07/2010 10/04/2010
To OMB 05/14/2010 11/25/2010 11/26/2010 OMB Clearance 08/20/2010 01/21/2011 01/26/2011 Publication Date 09/03/2010 01/28/2011 02/01/2011 End of Comment Period 12/03/2010 04/01/2011 04/04/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 76 FR 13121

Hours of Service Green Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

43. Popular Title : HOS (Settlement Agreement) RIN 2126-AB26 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None 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 PetitionersÂ ́ petition for judicial review of the November 19, 2008, Final Rule on driversÂ ́ hours of service will be held in abeyance pending the publication of an NPRM reevaluating the Hours of Service rule. Effects:Economically Significant Major Regulatory Flexibility Act EIS Prompting action: Settlement Agreement Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 07/26/2011 NPRM to OMB : 07/26/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2009
Docket Number: FMCSA-2004-19608 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/24/2010 06/23/2010
To OMB 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 OMB Clearance 10/26/2010 12/10/2010 12/17/2010 Publication Date 11/04/2010 12/17/2010 12/29/2010 End of Comment Period 01/04/2011 02/04/2011 02/28/2011 End of Extended Comment Period 03/04/2011 03/04/2011 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 75 FR 82170, 76 FR 26681

Drivers of Commercial Vehicles: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones Red Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

44. Popular Title : Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones RIN 2126-AB29 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Approved 12/17/2010;Publication Date 12/21/2010;End of Comment Period 03/21/2011. 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 BoardÂ ́s "Most Wanted List" of safety recommendations. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/2009
Docket Number: FMCSA-2010-0096 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Drivers of CMVs: Addressing Distracted Driving Black Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

45. Popular Title : Distracted Driving RIN 2126-AB32 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) are considering a rulemaking to limit or restrict the use of electronic devices or certain activities by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in interstate commerce and for drivers of CMVs containing a quantity of hazardous materials requiring placarding under Part 172 of the 49 CFR or any quantity of a select agent or toxin listed in 42 CFR Part 73. The Agencies have considered the results of recent research concerning distracted driving, and ideas and concepts from FMCSAÂ ́s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and now seeks public comment and information to assist the Agencies in determining whether additional regulatory action is needed as a follow-up to previous regulatory actions. An ANPRM was scheduled for 9/22/2010. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/20/2010
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Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety Red Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Railroad Administration

46. Popular Title : Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track RIN 2130-AB96Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/25/2009; End of Comment Period 1/25/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would simplify the determination regarding whether or not adjacent track protection is required for roadway work groups engaged in large-scale maintenance or construction, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 214. The recent increase in roadway worker fatalities that have occurred on adjacent track has caused some concern at FRA and throughout the industry, even prompting the filing of a petition for emergency order. FRA issued a notice of safety advisory to address the issue in May of 2004; however, it appears that the effects were not long-lasting. This rulemaking is based on the consensus language developed through the Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Working Group of FRAÂ ́s Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/20/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2008-0059 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Critical Incident Stress Plan; "Critical Incident" Definition Green Federal Railroad Administration

47. Popular Title : Critical Incident Stress Plan RIN 2130-AC00 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would seek to define the term "critical incident." This rulemaking would also seek to define program elements appropriate for the rail environment for certain railroadÂ ́s critical incident response programs, so that appropriate action is taken when a railroad employee is involved in or directly witnesses a critical incident. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/14/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2008-0131 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled New Projected Actual DateDate Date
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Training Standards for Railroad Employees Red Federal Railroad Administration

48. Popular Title : Training Standards for RR Employees RIN 2130-AC06 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking will (1) establish minimum training standards for each class or craft of safety-related employee and equivalent railroad contractor and subcontractor employee that require railroads, contractors, and subcontractors to qualify or otherwise document the proficiency of such employees in each such class and craft regarding their knowledge and ability to comply with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations and railroad rules and procedures intended to implement those laws and regulations, etc.; (2) require submission of railroadsÂ ́, contractorsÂ ́, and subcontractorsÂ ́ training and qualification programs for FRA approval; and (3) establish a minimum training curriculum and ongoing training criteria, testing, and skills evaluation measures for track and equipment inspectors employed by railroads and railroad contractor and subcontractors. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2009 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0033 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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

49.Popular Title : Vehicle/Track Interaction, High Speed, High Cant RIN 2130-AC09 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 5/10/2010; End of Comment Period 7/9/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for high-speed train operations and train operations at high cant deficiencies to promote the safe interaction of rail vehicles with the track over which they operate. It would revise both the safety limits for these operations and the process to qualify them. It accounts for a range of vehicle types that are currently used and may likely be used on future high-speed or high cant deficiency rail operations, and would provide safety assurance for train operations in all classes of track. It is based on the results of simulation studies designed to identify track geometry irregularities associated with unsafe wheel forces and acceleration, thorough reviews of vehicle qualification and revenue service test data, and consideration of international practices. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/19/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0036 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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

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Popular Title : Controlled Substance Testing/Maintenance Employees RIN 2130-AC10 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Federal Railroad AdministrationÂ ́s alcohol and drug regulations to cover all employees of railroads, railroad contractors, and subcontractors who perform maintenance-of-way activities. The rulemaking would also make other miscellaneous updates to 14 CFR Part 219. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008Docket Number: FRA-2009-0039 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Risk Reduction Program Red Federal Railroad Administration

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

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Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Red Federal Railroad Administration

52. Popular Title : Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus RIN 2130-AC14Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/2010, End of Comment Period 12/06/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would prescribe regulations that require railroads to provide specified emergency escape breathing apparatus for all crew members in locomotive cabs on freight trains carrying poison-inhalation-hazard hazardous material and provide training in its use. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 04/16/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0044 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Hours of Service: Passenger Train Employees Red Federal Railroad Administration

53. Popular Title : Hours of Service - Passenger Train Employees RIN 2130-AC15 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM Published 03/22/2011, End of Comment Period 05/23/2011 Abstract: This rulemaking would establish hours of service requirements for train employees engaged in commuter and intercity passenger rail transport. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
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High-Speed Rail Corridor Development and Capital Investment Grants to Support Intercity Passenger Rail Service Red Federal Railroad Administration

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

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Alternate Passenger Rail Service Pilot Program Black Federal Railroad Administration

55. Popular Title : Alternate Passenger Rail Service Pilot Program RIN 2130-AC19 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking is to develop a pilot program that permits a rail carrier or rail carriers that own infrastructure over which Amtrak operates certain passenger rail routes to petition the FRA to be considered as a passenger rail service provider over that route in lieu of Amtrak for a period not to exceed 5 years from October 16, 2008. Effects: NonePrompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 10/16/2009 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0108 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Amendments Expanding the Drug Panel for FRA Post-Accident Toxicological Testing Green Federal Railroad Administration

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Popular Title : Drug Panel Post-Accident Toxicological Testing RIN 2130-AC24 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would expand the drug testing panel for FRAâ€TMs post-accident toxicological testing (PATT) program, which investigates the role of alcohol and drug use in serious train accidents. This rulemaking would also amend the requirements regarding the analysis of PATT results in 49 C.F.R. Â§ 219.211 to reflect that some of the drugs in the expanded panel are prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are not controlled substances. FRA has tested for the same basic panel of drugs since the beginning of PATT in 1985. Currently, FRA tests blood and urine specimens for eight drug classifications: alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, the opiates, the amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), the barbiturates, and the benzodiazepines. FRA would expand the PATT panel to include synthetic opiates, sedating antihistamines, MDMA and one of its analogues, and additional benzodiazepines. This rulemaking does not make any substantive changes to the prohibitions on the abuse of controlled substances and prescription drugs found in 49 C.F.R. Â§Â§ 219.102 and 219.103.

Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/21/2010
Docket Number: FRA-2010-0155 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Medical Standards for Certified Locomotive Engineers and Conductors Yellow Federal Railroad Administration

57. Popular Title : Medical Standards for Engineers and Conductors RIN 2130-AC25 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would create a medical standards program for certified locomotive engineers and conductors to reduce the risk of railroad accidents due to medical conditions that pose a risk of sudden incapacitation. The rulemaking would revise the existing hearing and vision requirements for locomotive engineers in 49 CFR part 240 and apply these requirements to train conductors in 49 CFR part 242 (See Sec. 402 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008). It would also contain medical standards for the assessment of certain conditions that pose a risk of sudden incapacitation (specifically, stroke, syncope, seizures, cardiovascular disease, insulin-dependent diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea). These standards, which are being developed by a physicians task force, would be applied by railroad physicians in required triennial and discretionary interim medical assessments of engineers and conductors. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/29/2010
Docket Number: FRA-2010-0178 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Positive Train Control Systems Amendments Black Federal Railroad Administration

58. Popular Title : Positive Train Control Systems Amendments RIN 2130-AC27 Stage: NPRMPrevious Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would modify or remove provisions relating to the alternative route analysis and residual risk analysis used to determine whether Positive Train Control System implementation may be avoided. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/02/2011
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Capital Project Management Black Federal Transit Administration

Federal Transit Administration

59. Popular Title : Capital Project Management RIN 2132-AA92 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 9/10/2009; End of Comment Period 11/9/2009; Extension of Comment Period 11/10/2009; End of Extended Comment Period 1/8/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would transform the FTAÂ ́s Project Management Oversight rule at 49 CFR Part 633 into a Capital Project Management rule governing all major capital projects funded under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53. The rulemaking will consider the appropriate scope of such a rule; the definition of "major capital project"; the technical capacity and capability of project sponsors; the requirements for Project Management Plans; readiness criteria for major capital projects; the role of risk assessments in project development; and financial plans for major capital projects. A NPRM was scheduled for publication on 6/24/2011. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FTA-2009-0030 Dates for NPRM:Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Major Capital Investment Projects Red Federal Transit Administration

60. Popular Title : New Starts (Major Capital Investment Projects) RIN 2132-AB02 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 6/3/2010; End of Comment Period 8/2/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would make changes to the regulations that govern the New Starts discretionary funding program authorized by 49 U.S.C. 5309. FTAÂ ́s initial rulemaking on this subject (RIN 2132-AA81), initiated to meet the statutory deadline, was terminated as the result of subsequent Congressional action prohibiting FTA from issuing a rule. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final Rule by : 04/07/2006 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/08/2010
Docket Number: FTA-2010-0009 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and Shippers Black Maritime Administration

Maritime AdministrationHaving Responsibility To Provide a Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels in the Shipment of Cargoes on Ocean Vessels. 61.

Popular Title : Cargo Preference RIN 2133-AB74 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 01/28/99; End of Comment Period 03/29/99; Withdrawn 02/14/05 Abstract: This rulemaking would revise and clarify the Cargo Preference rules that have not been revised substantially since 1971. Revisions would include an updated purpose and definitions section along with the removal of obsolete provisions. Effects: Information Collection Foreign Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/21/2008
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Cargo Preference - Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement & Collection of Civil Penalties Black Maritime Administration

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Popular Title : Cargo Preference Statutory Changes RIN 2133-AB75 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would establish Part 383 of the Cargo Preference regulations. This rulemaking would cover P.L. 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. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Information Collection Foreign Prompting action: StatuteLegal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/14/2008
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

63. Popular Title : Rearview Mirrors RIN 2127-AK43 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/04/09; End of Comment Period 05/04/09.NPRM: Publication Date 12/07/2010; End of Comment Period 02/07/2011. NPRM Reopened Comment Period: Publication Date 03/02/2011; End of Re-opened Comment Period 04/18/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Standard No. 111; Rearview Mirrors, to reflect requirements contained in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007. The Act requires that NHTSA expand the required field of view to enable the driver of a motor vehicle to detect areas behind the motor vehicle to reduce death and injury resulting from backing incidents, particularly incidents involving small children and disabled persons. According to the Act, such a standard may be met by the provision of additional mirrors, sensors, cameras, or other technology to expand the driverÂ ́s field of view. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Initiate rulemaking : 02/28/2009 Final Rule : 02/28/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/06/2008
Docket Number: NHTSA-2009-0041 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual DateTo OST 08/10/2011
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Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208 Yellow National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

64. Popular Title : Seat Belts on Motorcoaches RIN 2127-AK56 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/18/2010; End Of Comment Period 10/1/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would require the installation of lap/shoulder belts in newlymanufactured motorcoaches. Specifically, this rulemaking would establish a new definition for motorcoaches in 49 CFR Part 571.3. It would also amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," to require the installation of lap/shoulder belts at all driver and passenger seating positions. It would also require the installation of lap/shoulder belts at driver seating positions of large school buses in FMVSS No. 208. This rulemaking responds, in part, to recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board for improving bus safety. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/12/2009
Docket Number: NHTSA-2010-0112 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date 01/30/2012 05/30/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Vehicle Labeling - Fuel Economy, Greenhouse Gas and Other Emissions Yellow National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

65. Popular Title : Fuel Economy Vehicle Labeling RIN 2127-AK73 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 9/23/2010; End of Comment Period 11/22/2010.Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), Title 1, Subtitle A, Section 105, as it amends 49 USC Â§ 32908, to implement regulations to display new information on the vehicle label that would make it easy for consumers to compare fuel economy, greenhouse gas and other emissions of automobiles at the point of purchase. EISA, signed into Law on December 19, 2007, requires that the Secretary issue a final rule not later than 42 months after the date of the enactment. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final rule : 06/19/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/19/2007
Docket Number: NHTSA-2010-0087 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Publication Date 08/05/2011 06/17/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Commercial Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Highway Vehicles and Work Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency RIN 2127-AK74 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/30/2010; End of Comment Period 1/31/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to requirements of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The statute requires that rulemaking begin with a report by the National Academy of Sciences evaluating medium-duty and heavy-duty truck fuel economy standards. The National Academy provided Congress and NHTSA with this report on March 18, 2010. EISA then requires that NHTSA complete a study that examines the fuel efficiency of commercial medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles and work trucks and determines the appropriate test procedures and methodologies for measuring the fuel efficiency of such vehicles, the appropriate metric for measuring the fuel efficiency of such vehicles, the range of factors that affect the fuel efficiency of these vehicles, and other factors that could impact a program to improve the fuel efficiency of these vehicles. The NHTSA study was issued October 25, 2010. Once that study is completed, NHTSA has 24 months to complete a final rule establishing a fuel efficiency program for these vehicles. The law provides that the new standards must provide at least 4 full model years of regulatory leadtime and 3 full model years of regulatory stability (i.e., the standards must remain in effect for 3 years before they may be amended). On May 21, 2010, President Obama issued a memorandum directing NHTSA and EPA conduct a joint rulemaking (NHTSA regulating fuel efficiency and EPAregulating greenhouse gas emissions), and to issue a final rule by July 30, 2011. Effects: Economically Significant Major Unfunded Mandate EIS EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: NHTSA Study : 09/30/2010 Final rule : 09/28/2012 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/19/2007
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Publication Date 07/29/2011 07/29/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

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

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Popular Title : Alternative Fuel Badges, Labels and Consumer Info RIN 2127-AK75 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), Title 1, Subtitle A, Section 105, as it amends 49 USC Â§ 32908, to implement Consumer Information and Consumer Education programs related to fuel economy, GHG, other emissions, and alternative fuels. EISA directs the Secretary of Transportation to label vehicles with a permanent and prominent display that an automobile is capable of operating on alternative fuels, and to include in the ownerÂ ́s manual for vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels information that describes that capability and the benefits of using alternative fuels, including the renewable nature and environmental benefits of using alternative fuels. Additionally, EISA requires a label to be attached to the fuel compartment of vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels, with the form of alternative fuel stated on the label. EISA, signed into Law on December 19, 2007, requires that the Secretary issue a final rule not later than 42 months after the date of the enactment. Effects: EU NAFTA ForeignPrompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final rule : 06/19/2011 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/19/2007
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information - Part 2 Black National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

68. Popular Title : Tire Efficiency Consumer Information Labelling RIN 2127-AK76 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/22/2009; Comment Period End 08/21/2009. Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to requirements of the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 to establish a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program for replacement tires designed for use on motor vehicles. On March 30, 2010, NHTSA published a final rule specifying the test procedures to be used to rate the performance of replacement passenger car tires for this new program (75 FR 15893). This rulemaking would address how this information would be made available to consumers. A SNPRM was originally scheduled to be published on 12/31/2011. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/19/2007
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Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2017 and Beyond Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Popular Title : CAFE 2017 and Beyond RIN 2127-AK79 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: Notice of Intent: Published 10/13/2010. Supplemental Notice of Intent: Publication Date 12/08/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would establish Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for light trucks and passenger cars for model years 2017 and beyond. This rulemaking would respond to requirements of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The statute requires that CAFE standards be prescribed separately for passenger automobiles and non-passenger automobiles to achieve a combined fleet fuel economy of at least 35 mpg by model year 2020. For model years 2021 and beyond, the statute requires that the average fuel economy required to be attained by each fleet of passenger and non-passenger automobiles be the maximum feasible for each model year. The law requires the standards be set at least 18 months prior to the start of the model year. On May 21, 2010, President Obama issued a memorandum directing NHTSA and EPA to conduct a joint rulemaking (NHTSA regulating fuel economy and EPA regulating greenhouse gas emissions), and to issue a Notice of Intent to Issue a Proposed Rule (NOI) by September 30, 2010. Effects: Economically Significant Major EIS EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final rule: : 04/01/2015 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/19/2007
Docket Number: NHTSA-2010-0131 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/15/2011 07/25/2011
To OMB 07/15/2011 08/22/2011 OMB Clearance 08/29/2011 09/21/2011 Publication Date 09/01/2011 09/28/2011 End of Comment Period 11/01/2011 11/27/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationMandatory Part 563 Event Data Recorder Requirements Green 70. Popular Title : EDRs Mandate RIN 2127-AK86 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard to mandate the installation of Event Data Recorders (EDR) in light vehicles. The standard would incorporate the current 49 CFR Part 563, which established the current reporting requirement of voluntarily installed EDRs in light vehicles. Part 563 presently requires vehicle manufacturers who are voluntarily installing EDRs to be in compliance with the regulation by September 1, 2012. This rulemaking would not affect the 2012 compliance date for voluntarily-installed EDRs. Furthermore, this rulemaking would not modify any of the Part 563 data elements, data capture and format requirements, data retrieval specifications, or data survivability and crash test requirements. Moreover, this rulemaking to mandate EDRs across the entire light vehicle fleet could contribute to advancements in vehicle designs, and advanced restraint and other safety countermeasures. The estimated total incremental costs associated with this rulemaking would be $24.4 million (2009 dollars), which is measured from a baseline of 91.6 percent EDR installation to 100 percent installation, assuming the sale of 15.5 million light vehicles per year. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/22/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/15/2011 06/21/2011
To OMB 07/26/2011 07/26/2011 OMB Clearance 10/25/2011 10/25/2011
Publication Date 10/31/2011 10/31/2011 End of Comment Period 12/31/2011 12/31/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Upgrade of Event Data Recorder Requirements Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

71. Popular Title : EDRs Upgrade RIN 2127-AK87 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would expand the utility of the amount and type of data Event Data Recorders (EDRs) capture in light vehicles in the event of a crash. The rulemaking would consider requiring some of the optional data elements specified in 49 CFR Part 563. Part 563 established the current reporting requirement of voluntarily installed EDRs in lightvehicles. In addition, this rulemaking would make revisions to the optional data elements to account for the latest advances in vehicle safety. Part 563 presently requires vehicle manufacturers who are voluntarily installing EDRs to be in compliance with the regulation by September 1, 2012. In a separate rulemaking (2127-AK86 Mandatory Part 563 Event Data Recorder Requirements), the agency would propose requiring that all light vehicles comply with the requirements specified in current 49 CFR 563. This rulemaking would seek additional information from the public and expand upon that initiative. Moreover, this rulemaking would contribute to advancements in vehicle designs, advanced restraints and other safety countermeasures. The costs are expected to be minimal since some vehicle manufacturers presently capture additional data beyond Part 563 in their EDRs. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/22/2011
Docket Number: Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/15/2011 06/21/2011
To OMB 07/26/2011 07/26/2011 OMB Clearance 10/25/2011 10/25/2011
Publication Date 10/31/2011 10/31/2011 End of Comment Period 12/31/2011 12/31/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None

Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

72. Popular Title : Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters RIN 2127-AK92 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions from ATA and Roadsafe America to require the installation of speed limiting devices on heavy trucks. In response, NHTSA requested public comment on the subject and received thousands of comments supporting the petitionerâ€TMs request. Based on the available safety data and the ancillary benefit of reduced fuel consumption, this rulemaking would consider a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that would require the installation of speed limiting devices on heavy trucks. We believe this rule will have minimal cost, as all heavy trucks already have these devices installed, although some vehicles do not have the limit set. This rule is expected to decrease the estimated 8991 fatalities caused by crashes involving heavy trucks and buses. It will also increase the fleet fuel efficiency of these vehicles. Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: NoneLegal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/11/2011 08/11/2012
To OMB 09/24/2011 09/24/2012 OMB Clearance 12/23/2011 12/23/2012 Publication Date 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 End of Comment Period 03/02/2012 03/02/2013 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

73. Popular Title : Quiet Cars RIN 2127-AK93 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. NHTSA is conducting research in this area and has not yet developed an estimate for the potential costs and benefits associated with this rulemaking action. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: Initiate rulemaking: : 07/04/2012 Final Rule: : 01/31/2014 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/14/2012
To OMB 03/27/2012 OMB Clearance 06/27/2012 Publication Date 07/05/2012 End of Comment Period 09/05/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: NoneMotorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity Green National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

74. Popular Title : Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity RIN 2127-AK96 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would promulgate a new FMVSS for rollover structural integrity requirements for motorcoaches. In August 2007, NHTSA published a motorcoach safety plan identifying four specific priority items: seat belts on motorcoaches, rollover structural integrity, emergency evacuation, and fire safety. The DOT published a comprehensive motorcoach safety action plan in November 2009 that reiterated NHTSAâ€TMs motorcoach safety priorities. This rulemaking also addresses 6 recommendations issued by the NTSB on motorcoach roof strength and structural integrity. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/12/2011
To OMB 09/23/2011 OMB Clearance 12/23/2011 Publication Date 12/30/2011 End of Comment Period 03/02/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles Red National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

75. Popular Title : Heavy Vehicle ESC RIN 2127-AK97 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would promulgate a new Federal standard that would require stability control systems on truck tractors and motorcoaches that address both rollover and loss of control crashes, after an extensive research program to evaluate the available technologies, an evaluation of the costs and benefits, and a review of manufacturerÂ ́s product plans. Rollover and loss of control crashes involving heavy vehicles is a serious safety issue that is responsible for 304 fatalities and 2,738 injuries annually. They are also a major cause of traffic tie-ups, resulting in millions of dollars of lost productivity and excess energy consumption each year. Suppliers and truck and motorcoach manufacturers have developed stability control technology for heavy vehicles to mitigate these types of crashes. Our preliminary estimate produces an effectiveness range of thirty-seven to fifty-six percentagainst single-vehicle tractor-trailer rollover crashes and three to fourteen percent against loss of control crashes that result from skidding on the road surface. With these effectiveness estimates, annually, we estimate 29 - 66 lives would be saved, 517 - 979 MAIS 1-5 injuries would be reduced, and 810 - 1,693 crashes that involved property damage only would be eliminated. Additionally, it would save $10 - $26 million in property damage and travel delays. Based on the technology unit costs and affected vehicles, we estimate technology costs would be $55 to 107 million, annually. However, the costs savings from reducing travel delay and property damage would produce net benefits of $128 - $372 million.
Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/18/2011
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 05/11/2011 08/12/2011
To OMB 06/23/2011 09/24/2011 OMB Clearance 09/23/2011 12/23/2011 Publication Date 09/30/2011 12/30/2011 End of Comment Period 11/30/2011 03/02/2012 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program Green Office of the Secretary

Office of the Secretary

76. Popular Title : Aviation Data RIN 2105-AC71 Stage: Withdrawal Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/15/1998; End of Comment Period 09/14/1998; End of Reply Comment Period 10/13/1998. NPRM: Publication Date 02/17/2005;End of Comment Period 04/18/2005;Extension of Comment Period Publication Date 07/18/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 9/18/2005. Abstract: This rulemaking requested public comments from reporting carriers and aviation data users on the nature, scope, source, and means for collecting, processing, and distributing airline traffic, fare, and financial data. Specifically, it invited comments on whether existing airline traffic, fare, and financial data should be amended, supplemented, or replaced; whether selected forms and reports should be retained, modified, or eliminated; whether OST should require all aviation data to be filed electronically; and how the aviation data system should be reengineered to enhance efficiency and to reduce costs for both the Department and the airline industry. Effects: NonePrompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998
Docket Number: OST-1998-4043 Dates for Withdrawal: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 Publication Approved 03/14/2011 04/16/2011 04/20/2011 Publication Date 03/18/2011 04/18/2011 06/01/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: 76 FR 31511

Transportation for Individuals with Disabilites" Miscellaneous Amendments Red Office of the Secretary

77. Popular Title : ADA Miscellaneous Amendments RIN 2105-AD54 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/27/2006; End of Comment Period 4/28/2006; Extension of Comment Period 5/1/2006; End of Extended Comment Period 7/28/2006. Abstract: This rulemaking would amend several regulations regarding rail station platform standards, reasonable modifications of policies and procedures, and pedestrian access; it would also codify existing DOT procedures for issuing interpretations and guidance. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/15/2005
Docket Number: OST-2006-23985 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/01/2010 05/02/2011 03/21/2011
To OMB 01/08/2011 05/31/2011 05/04/2011 OMB Clearance 04/08/2011 08/31/2011 Publication Date 04/15/2011 09/13/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Protection of Sensitive Security Information Red Office of the Secretary

78. Popular Title : SSI-TSA RIN 2105-AD59Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/18/2004; End of Comment Period 07/19/2004. Abstract: This rulemaking would finalize a May 2004 interim final rule and respond to any comments received on that action. This is a joint rulemaking between DOT and the Transportation Security Administration. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/02/2002
Docket Number: TSA-2003-15569 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 04/30/2006 10/20/2010
To OMB 07/15/2006 01/04/2011 OMB Clearance 10/15/2006 03/04/2011 Publication Date 10/31/2006 03/20/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

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

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Popular Title : DPA RIN 2105-AD83 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify the prioritization and allocation authorities exercised by the Secretary of Transportation under the Defense Production Act (DPA). The DPA is the PresidentÂ ́s primary authority to ensure timely availability of private sector resources for national defense. In addition to military and energy activities, the definition of "national defense" includes emergency preparedness activities conducted pursuant to Title VI of The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the protection and restoration of critical infrastructure. Under Title I of the DPA, the President has the authority to require the acceptance and prioritization of contracts and orders -- and to allocate materials, services, and facilities -- in support of the national defense. Under Section 201 of Executive Order 12919, the President has delegated these prioritization and allocation authorities to the Secretary of Transportation for all forms of civil transportation. In the 2009 DPA reauthorization legislation, Congress mandated that each Federal agency with delegated authority under Title I of the DPA develop final rules that establish standards and procedures for implementing its delegated authority in emergency and nonemergency conditons. Additionally, Congress mandated that, to the extent practacable, the rules be consistent and unifed. DOT is part of an interageny working group, along with the other delegated agencies, that is developing consistent unifed rules. Effects:Information Collection Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: Final rule : 06/27/2010 Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/07/2009
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/09/2009 08/17/2010 09/07/2010
To OMB 02/01/2009 10/06/2010 10/05/2010 OMB Clearance 03/01/2009 12/06/2010 01/04/2011 Publication Date 03/01/2009 02/11/2010 02/15/2011 End of Comment Period 05/01/2009 04/11/2010 03/17/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 76 FR 8675

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

80. Popular Title : Seat-Strapping RIN 2105-AD87 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would address whether carriers should be allowed to utilize the seat-strapping method to stow a passengerÂ ́s wheelchair in the aircraft cabin.

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

To OST 03/05/2010 11/08/2010 11/08/2010
To OMB 01/18/2011 02/07/2011 OMB Clearance 05/07/2011 05/10/2011
Publication Date 03/29/2010 05/26/2011 06/03/2011 End of Comment Period 05/29/2010 07/27/2011 08/02/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 78 FR 32107

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

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

Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/02/2009
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 05/12/2010 06/07/2011
To OMB 07/05/2011 OMB Clearance 10/05/2011
Publication Date 06/09/2010 10/17/2011 End of Comment Period 08/09/2010 12/19/2011 Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Accessibility of Airports Red Office of the Secretary

82. Popular Title : Accessibility of Airports RIN 2105-AD91 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: The rulemaking would include new provisions related to service animal relief areas and closed captioning of televisions and audio-visual displays for airports that mirror the new requirements applicable to airlines set forth in the amended 14 CFR Part 382. It would also reorganize the provision in 49 CFR Part 27 regarding lifts used to transfer disabled passengers to and from the tarmac. Effects: EUNAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/03/2009
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/02/2010 03/22/2011 03/29/2011
To OMB 04/18/2011 06/03/2011 OMB Clearance 07/18/2011 Publication Date 04/02/2010 07/25/2011 End of Comment Period 06/02/2010 09/23/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Accessibility of Carrier Websites and Ticket Kiosks Red Office of the Secretary

83. Popular Title : ACAA SNPRM 1 RIN 2105-AD96 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/08/2010; Comment Period End 08/09/2010. Final Rule: Publication Date 04/25/2011; Effective Date 08/23/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking is being divided into two successive Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) rulemakings. This one, as well as the other rulemaking, will fulfill a commitment made in the most recent final rule amending the ACAA rule. This rulemaking would consider: (1) the cost and technical issues involved in requiring carrier website accessibility; and (2) whether automated kiosks operated by carriers at airports and elsewhere should be required to be accessible. The second rulemaking would be issued under RIN 2105-AE12. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/15/2009
Docket Number: Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/12/2010 05/25/2011
To OMB 09/01/2010 06/23/2011 OMB Clearance 12/01/2010 09/21/2011 Publication Date 12/10/2010 09/30/2011 End of Comment Period 03/10/2011 11/30/2011Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None

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

84. Popular Title : E-Cigarette RIN 2105-AE06 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the general regulatory language in 14 CFR Part 252 to explicitly ban the smoking of electronic cigarettes on air carrier and foreign air carrier flights in scheduled intrastate, interstate, and foreign air transportation. Effects: Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/04/2010
Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 03/24/2011 03/09/2011
To OMB 04/11/2011 05/04/2011 OMB Clearance 07/10/2011 Publication Date 04/22/2011 07/14/2011 End of Comment Period 06/21/2011 09/14/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections III Green Office of the Secretary

85. Popular Title : Airline Psgr. Protections III RIN 2105-AE11 Stage: SNPRM Previous Stage: NPRM : Publication Date 12/08/2008; Comment Period End 02/06/2009. NPRM Extension of Comment Period: Publication date 02/06/2009; Extension of Comment Period End 03/09/2009. Abstract: This rulemaking would require, among other things, that ancillary fees be displayed at all points of sale. It fulfills a commitment made in the final rule on enhancing airline passenger protections (RIN 2105-AD72) to further address concerns about hidden and deceptive fees and allow consumers to price shop for air transportation in an effective

manner. Effects: Regulatory Flexibility Act Prompting action: NoneLegal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/18/2011
Docket Number: Dates for SNPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/30/2011
To OMB 09/30/2011 OMB Clearance 12/30/2011 Publication Date 01/06/2012 End of Comment Period 03/06/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None

Carrier-Supplied Medical Oxygen, Accessible In-Flight Entertainment Systems, Service Animals, and Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft Black Office of the Secretary

86.

Popular Title : ACAA SNPRM 2 RIN 2105-AE12 Stage: SNPRM/2 Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/08/2010; Comment Period End 08/09/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking is the second of two successive Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) rulemakings that will fulfill a commitment made in the most recent final rule amending the ACAA rule (2105-AD92). It would seek information from the public on: (1) whether there are safety-related reasons for excluding service animals other than dogs that may be specific to foreign carriers; (2) whether the cost of requiring carriers to supply free in-flight medical oxygen would create an undue burden; and (3) whether providing high-contrast captioning on in-flight entertainment displays is technically and economically feasible. It would also address accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft and a rulemaking petition from the Psychiatric Service Dog Society to eliminate provisions allowing carriers to require documentation and 48 hours advance notice for users of psychiatric service animals, and miscellaneous service animal issues. After the public comment period, the Department intends to consolidate its final determinations with respect to the instant rulemaking and another rulemaking addressing accessibility of websites and kiosks into a single final rule amending the ACAA rule. The first rulemaking would be issued under RIN 2105-AD96. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/2011
Docket Number: Dates for SNPRM/2: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/27/2011To OMB 07/30/2011 OMB Clearance 10/25/2011
Publication Date 10/31/2011 End of Comment Period 12/31/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for SNPRM/2: None

Hazardous Materials; Combination Packages Containing Liquids Intended for Transport by Aircraft Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

87.

Popular Title : Air Packaging RIN 2137-AE32 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication 7/07/2008; End of Comment Period 9/5/2008. NPRM: Publication 5/14/2010; End of Comment Period 7/13/2010. Abstract: Incident data and testing conducted on behalf of DOT indicate many combination packagings authorized for the transportation of hazardous materials may not withstand conditions normally incident to air transportation. PHMSA is considering measures to reduce the incidence of package failures and to minimize the consequences of failures should they occur. This rulemaking would require additional measures to verify packaging integrity, such as performance testing, and revisions to packaging requirements, such as the addition of liners or absorbent material. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/04/2007
Docket Number: PHMSA-07-29364 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 01/21/2011 08/01/2011
To OMB 02/16/2011 09/05/2011 OMB Clearance 05/17/2011 12/05/2011
Publication Date 05/24/2011 12/20/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

88. Popular Title : Loading/UnloadingRIN 2137-AE37 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/11/2011; End of Comment Period 05/10/2011. Abstract: This rulemaking would request information from industry that would consider whether additional requirements governing bulk loading and unloading operations are necessary. PHMSA has reviewed transportation incident data and findings of several National Transportation Safety Board and Chemical Satety Board accident investigations involving bulk hazardous materials loading and unloading operations, which suggest there may be opportunities to enhance the safety of such operations. In particular, PHMSA is examining what, if any, safety benefits would accrue from a requirement for persons conducting bulk loading and unloading operations to develop and implement operating procedures governing these operations. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/2008
Docket Number: PHMSA-2007-28119 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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

89. Popular Title : Excavation Damage Laws RIN 2137-AE43 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication 10/29/2009; End of Comment Period 12/14/2009. Abstract: The PIPES Act provides PHMSA with the authority to enforce excavation damage laws in those states that have inadequate enforcement. This rulemaking would consider standards for excavators and operators to follow when conducting excavation in a vicinity of a pipeline and the administrative procedures to be used for enforcement proceedings. Effects: None Prompting action: Statute Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/30/2009
Docket Number: PHMSA 2009-0192 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally New ActualScheduled Date Projected Date Date

To OST 03/01/2011 05/06/2011
To OMB 04/04/2011 06/15/2011 OMB Clearance 07/05/2011 09/15/2011
Publication Date 07/12/2011 09/23/2011 End of Comment Period 09/13/2011 12/23/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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

To OST 08/20/2010 09/20/2010 09/20/2010
To OMB 09/23/2010 10/18/2010 10/01/2010 OMB Clearance 12/22/2010 08/22/2011 Publication Date 01/03/2011 08/31/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Hazardous Materials: Combustible Liquids Green Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

91. Popular Title : Combustible Liquids RIN 2137-AE52 Stage: NPRMPrevious Stage: ANPRM: Publication 04/05/2010; End of Comment Period 07/06/2010. Abstract: This rulemaking would consider the transportation of combustible liquids and whether the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) should harmonize domestic regulations with international standards. Additionally, it would examine ways to revise, clarify, or relax certain regulatory requirements to facilitate the transportation of combustible liquids while maintaining an adequate level of safety. Effects: EU NAFTA Foreign Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2009
Docket Number: PHMSA-2009-0241 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 07/06/2011
To OMB 08/15/2011 OMB Clearance 11/14/2011 Publication Date 11/23/2011 End of Comment Period 01/23/2012 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

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

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Popular Title : Wetlines RIN 2137-AE53 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to prohibit flammable liquids from being transported in unprotected product piping on existing and newly manufactured DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/01/2009
Docket Number: PHMSA-2009-0303 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 12/24/2009 05/03/2010 04/15/2010To OMB 01/28/2010 06/30/2010 10/13/2010 OMB Clearance 04/28/2010 01/14/2011 01/13/2011 Publication Date 05/05/2010 01/21/2011 01/27/2011 End of Comment Period 07/05/2010 03/21/2011 03/28/2011 Extension of Comment Period 03/17/2011 End of Extended Comment Period 04/27/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 76 FR 4847

Pipeline Safety: Control Room Management; Change in Implementation Period Black Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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Popular Title : Control Room Management RIN 2137-AE64 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/17/2010; End of Comment Period 11/16/2010. Extension of Comment Period Publication Date 11/16/2010; End of Extended Comment Period 12/03/2010. Abstract: PHMSA published the Control Room Management/Human Factors final rule in the Federal Register (74 FR 63310) on December 3, 2009, which became effective on February 1, 2010. The final rule established an 18-month program development deadline of August 1, 2011, and a subsequent 18-month program implementation deadline of February 1, 2013. This rulemaking would expedite the program implementation deadline to August 1, 2011, for most of the requirements, except for certain provisions regarding adequate information and alarm management, which would have a program implementation deadline of August 1, 2012. The final ruleÂ ́s regulatory analysis did not consider specific costs for the program implementation deadlines, because the costs associated with the rule were determined to be the first-year program implementation costs, and were not dependent on the implementation deadline. PHMSA believes that the 18 months provided for program development is sufficient for pipeline operators to both develop and implement certain provisions of the rule. Where PHMSA believes there is a need for additional program implementation time, the rulemaking would moderately shorten that time by only six months. Therefore, PHMSA does not believe there is additional cost for this rulemaking beyond what has already been evaluated in the original control room management final rule. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/05/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2007-27954 Dates for Final Rule: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 04/07/2011 04/09/2011
To OMB 05/07/2011 05/17/2011 OMB Clearance 08/25/2011
Publication Date 09/01/2011Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Hazardous Materials: Limiting the Use of Mobile Telephones by Highway Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

94. Popular Title : Use of Mobile Telephones RIN 2137-AE65 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would limit the use of mobile telephones by drivers during the operation of a motor vehicle containing a quantity of hazardous materials requiring placarding under Part 172 of the 49 CFR or any quantity of a select agent or toxin listed in 42 CFR Part 73. Additionally, in accordance with requirements proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), motor carriers would be prohibited from requiring or allowing drivers of covered motor vehicles to engage in the use of mobile telephones while driving. This rulemaking would improve health and safety on the NationÂ  ́s highways by reducing the prevalence of distracted driving-related crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving drivers of commercial motor vehicles. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/13/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2010-0227 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/20/2010 09/22/2010 Returned to Mode 10/14/2010 Resubmitted to OST 02/02/2011 01/19/2011
To OMB 10/08/2010 03/09/2011 03/08/2011 OMB Clearance 11/08/2010 04/09/2011 04/15/2011
Publication Date 11/16/2010 04/18/2011 04/29/2011 End of Comment Period 01/17/2011 06/18/2011 06/28/2011 Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 76 FR 23923

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

95. Popular Title : Liquid Hazardous Pipelines RIN 2137-AE66 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Approved 10/15/2010;Publication Date 10/18/2010;Extension of Comment Period 01/04/2011;End of Comment Period 01/18/2011;End of Extended Comment Period 02/18/2011.Abstract: This rulemaking would address effective procedures that hazardous liquid operators can use to improve the protection of High Consequence Areas (HCA) and other vulnerable areas along their hazardous liquid onshore pipelines. PHMSA is considering whether changes are needed to the regulations covering hazardous liquid onshore pipelines, whether other areas should be included as HCAs for integrity management (IM) protections, what the repair timeframes should be for areas outside the HCAs that are assessed as part of the IM program, whether leak detection standards are necessary, valve spacing requirements are needed on new construction or existing pipelines, and PHMSA should extend regulation to certain pipelines currently exempt from regulation. The agency would also address the public safety and environmental aspects any new requirements, as well as the cost implications and regulatory burden. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/13/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2010-0229 Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 09/01/2010 08/25/2010
To OMB 10/05/2010 09/13/2010 09/14/2010 OMB Clearance 10/19/2010 10/03/2010 10/07/2010 Publication Date 10/25/2010 10/10/2010 10/18/2010 Extension of Comment Period 01/04/2011 End of Comment Period 01/26/2011 01/10/2010 01/18/2011 End of Extended Comment Period 02/18/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 75 FR 63774

Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Red Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

96. Popular Title : Lithium Batteries II RIN 2137-AE68 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) that apply to cargo shipments of lithium batteries and cells by aircraft (none of the proposed changes would apply to the checked or carry-on baggage of a passenger or crewmember). The revisions would apply to shipments of lithium cells and batteries (but not to lithium batteries packed with or contained in equipment) and would: (1) extend the current prohibition of lithium metal cells and batteries from passenger carrying aircraft to cargo-only aircraft; (2) prohibit the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo aboard passenger-carrying aircraft; (3) impose a restriction on the location(s) on a cargo-only aircraft where lithium cells and batteries could be transported. One additional change would reduce the aircraft quantity limits for lithium cells and batteries packed with or contained in equipment. An NPRM was scheduled for publication on 4/19/2011.Effects: Economically Significant Major Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/13/2010
Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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

Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Fireworks Approvals Green Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

97. Popular Title : Fireworks Approvals RIN 2137-AE70 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the HMR by revising and clarifying requirements for the examination, testing, certification, and transportation of fireworks. This action would include consolidating the fireworks requirements into one section, limiting fireworks approvals to manufacturers only, requiring manufacturers to assign a unique "product identification number" to each firework, require 1.3G and 1.4G fireworks to be examined by authorized test labs, and implement an on-line application process. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/27/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2010-0320 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 08/22/2011 10/19/2011
To OMB 09/29/2011 11/17/2011 OMB Clearance 12/30/2011 02/17/2012 Publication Date 01/19/2012 03/28/2012 End of Comment Period 04/19/2012 05/28/2012Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

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

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Popular Title : Excess Flow Valves RIN 2137-AE71 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would require excess flow valves (EFVs) be installed in all new and renewed gas service lines, for structures other than single family dwellings, when the operating conditions are compatible with readily available valves. These changes would be in response to NTSB and PHMSA investigations of current EFV installation practices. The intended effect of the rule is to increase the level of safety for structures other than single family dwellings currently subject to Federal pipeline safety regulation. This rulemaking was recently upgraded to significant. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2010
Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0009 Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 06/02/2011
To OMB 06/30/2011 OMB Clearance 07/14/2011 Publication Date 07/25/2011 End of Comment Period 10/25/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None

Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines Black Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

99. Popular Title : Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines RIN 2137-AE72 Stage: ANPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: In this rulemaking PHMSA will be revisiting the requirements in the Pipeline Safety Regulations addressing integrity management principles for Gas Transmission pipelines. In particular, PHMSA will be reviewing the definition of an HCA ( including the concept of a potential impact radius), the repair criteria for both HCA and non-HCA areas, requiring the use of automatic and remote controlled shut off valves, valve spacing, and whether applying the integrity management program requirements to additional areas wouldmitigate the need for class location requirements. Effects: None Prompting action: None Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/04/2011
Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0023 Dates for ANPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 05/23/2011
To OMB 06/20/2011 OMB Clearance 07/05/2011
Publication Date 07/14/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None

Drivers of CMVs: Addressing Distracted Driving Black Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

100. Popular Title : Distracted Driving RIN 2137-AE75 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None : . Abstract: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) are considering a rulemaking to limit or restrict the use of electronic devices or certain activities by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in interstate commerce and for drivers of CMVs containing a quantity of hazardous materials requiring placarding under Part 172 of the 49 CFR or any quantity of a select agent or toxin listed in 42 CFR Part 73. The Agencies have considered the results of recent research concerning distracted driving, and ideas and concepts from FMCSAÂ ́s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and now seeks public comment and information to assist the Agencies in determining whether additional regulatory action is needed as a follow-up to previous regulatory actions. Effects: None Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/20/2010
Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

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Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenues Green Research and Innovative Technology Administration

Research and Innovative Technology Administration

101. Popular Title : Reporting Ancillary Airline Passenger Revenues RIN 2139-AA13 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would collect more detailed revenue information regarding airline imposed fees from those air carriers meeting the definition of "large certificated air carriers." Many air carriers have adopted fees for such services as checked baggage, carry-on baggage, meals, on-board entertainment, internet connections, pillows, blankets, early boarding, canceling or changing reservations, unaccompanied minors, pet transportation, etc. The rulemaking would also change the way the Department computes mishandled baggage rates from mishandled baggage reports per domestic enplanement to mishandled bags per checked bags. Effects: Information Collection Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Legal Deadline: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2010
Docket Number: RITA 2011-0001 Dates for NPRM: Milestone Originally Scheduled Date New Projected Date Actual Date

To OST 02/01/2011 02/01/2011 02/01/2011
To OMB 03/04/2011 03/29/2011 03/30/2011 OMB Clearance 06/03/2011 06/29/2011 Publication Date 06/10/2011 07/02/2011 End of Comment Period 08/10/2011 09/02/2011 Explanation for any delay: N/A Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None