TITLE ABSTRACT ADDITIONAL INFO Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) (RRR) This rulemaking would permit operators to use an EFVS in lieu of natural vision to continue descending from 100 feet height above runway touchdown zone elevation to the runway and land on certain straight-in instrument approach procedures under instrument flight rules. This action would also permit certain operators using EFVS-equipped aircraft to dispatch, release, or takeoff under instrument flight rules (IFR), and to initiate and continue an approach, when the destination airport weather is below authorized visibility minimums for the runway of intended landing. Pilot training, recent flight experience, and proficiency would be required for operators who use EFVS in lieu of natural vision to descend below decision altitude, decision height, or minimum descent altitude. The FAA believes that an EFVS can provide operational and safety benefits during Category II and Category III approach operations. The rulemaking would enable expanded EFVS operations, which would increase access and efficiency in low visibility conditions, and potentially result in fewer missed approaches and delayed take-offs. 2 SB: N IC: N SLT: N Anticipated The FAA estimated the costs of the proposed rule over 10 years would be approximately $5.3 million nominal value. 14 CFR Part 16; This action would update, simplify, and streamline rules of practice and procedure for filing and adjudicating complaints against 3 SB: Y, IC: N, SLT: Y Anticipated costs/benefits: The rulemaking adds no A 4 S - 5 I 1 A D D A 9
Rules of Practice for Airport (RRR) federally-assisted airports. It would improve efficiency by enabling parties to file submissions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) electronically, and by incorporating modern business practices into how the FAA handles complaints. This rulemaking is necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws and regulations, and to apply lessons learned since the existing rules were implemented in 1996. The intended effects of this action are to improve the efficiency of the complaint and investigation processes, and clarify process requirements for persons involved in complaint proceedings. Small businesses, including general aviation operators and aviation service businesses such as fixed base operators (FBOs), charter providers, and aircraft management companies, who are often involved in complaints, would benefit from this rule because it would decrease time spent and volume of paper documents needed to process complaints by allowing parties to file electronically. costs. Small businesses, including general aviation operators and aviation service businesses such as fixed base operators (FBOs), charter providers, and aircraft management companies, who are often involved in complaints, would benefit from this rule because it would decrease time spent and volume of paper documents needed to process complaints by allowing parties to file electronically. new option allowing a respondent to file a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment would potentially reduce the length of the proceedings. Because the rule does not involve widespread, mandated information collection/record keeping, it does not have ICR implications. Progress status: The final rule is in FAA senior management coordination. on 7
would clarify existing Federal requirements in support of enhancing consistency with other Federal laws and applicable regulations and addressing evolutions in industry practices to improve the procurement, management, and administration of consultant services. changes in authorizing legislation, other applicable regulations, and industry practices, the FHWA anticipates that the economic impact of this rulemaking would be minimal. Notes - None. of (RRR; MAP-21) This rulemaking update 23 CFR 710 to conform with Section 1302 of MAP-21 amends 23 U.S.C. 108 to provide States with new flexibility for reimbursements of costs of acquisitions of interests in real property incurred before completion of the NEPA environmental review process for the entire project. MAP-21 also allows the Secretary to authorize a State to use Federal funds for early acquisition of a real property interest if certain conditions are met, including completion of the NEPA environmental review process for the acquisition only. 2 of The FHWA received extensive public comment the issue of advance acquisition of right-of-way, most noting that current regulations make it difficult to identify and preserve potential future transportation corridors, and that they otherwise disrupt project delivery. Section 1302 of MAP-21 amends section 108 of funded 4 SB - No; IC - No; SLT - Yes. Actual or Target Completion Date - To be determined. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - The on
(RRR) This rulemaking would incorporate the principles of FMCSA´s regulatory guidance concerning e-signatures by amending various sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to enable the use of e-signatures in support of electronic recordkeeping. This would provide significant paperwork reductions and be less burdensome to the motor carrier industry than the paper records the Agency currently requires. 2 SB - Y; IC - Y, SLT - N Target date TBD of Quarterly Financial This rule would rescind the quarterly financial reporting requirements for certain for-hire motor carriers of property (Form QFR) and for-hire motor carriers of passengers (Form MP-1). These requirements apply to Class (average annual gross 2 SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N Costs/Benefits unknown An adverse comment was received and the DFR has been withdrawn; an NPRM was published 5/24/2013. on on
Priority System, Part 341 (RRR) These regulations would complement DOT´s Defense Production Act regulations. 4 SB no IC no SLT no; unknown Considering whether rule necessary since OST’s rule was meant to cover entire DOT. Schedule undetermined - dependent OST's Defense Production Act rulemaking. Foreign Transfer (RRR) This rule updated statutory references, provide clarity, and modernize the foreign transfer regulations. 5 SB no IC no SLT no costs/benefits minimal from clarification. on on
savings which could off-set the purchase cost of the FADs. Tire Deflation Test in FMVSS No. 110 (RRR) This rulemaking would clarify the rapid tire deflation test included in FMVSS No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles. After a recent review of the standard by the agency, we have tentatively concluded that the rapid tire deflation test is unclear as currently stated with respect to testing of towed vehicles. 2 SB: Y IC: N SLT: N This rule would not impose any costs upon manufacturers and may result in cost savings. This rule would relieve light trailer manufacturers of the burden, and the associated costs, associated with the rim retention requirement. of Occupant Evaluation of Advanced Air Bag Occupant Crash Protection systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. We currently expect this evaluation to be completed in Fall 2013. This evaluation will 4 SB - N SLT - N IC - N on
Spec (RRR) the transport of fire suppression systems, clarify cylinder specification and requalification requirements, and adopt new and update current incorporations by reference of industry consensus standards issued by the Compressed Gas Association. annual burden and costs under certain OMB Control Numbers. and Reverse Logistics (RRR) This rulemaking would address changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) that are applicable to reverse logistics based petitions received by the agency. The issue of reverse logistics involves the transportation of hazardous materials that have been damaged or returned from the retailer to a return center. Specifically, the rulemaking would establish a regulatory definition of ´reverse logistics´ and outline the responsibilities of those that offer hazardous materials returned by retail customers. 2 HM-253; SB - Y, SLT - N, IC - N; The NPRM aims to identify ways to reduce the burden the regulated community when returning retail products that pose a low hazard in transportation. These actions include the return of damaged retail products from the consumer back to the distribution facility. Further, this action is in support of governmental efforts to provide regulatory relief to the regulated community while enhancing existing safety.
Materials and of Certain Special Permits and into This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to incorporate provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits and competent authorities that have established safety records. Incorporating such provisions into the HMR is intended to provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in the special permits and competent authorities The adoption of the provisions would eliminate the need for numerous application and renewal requests. The special permits proposed to be added to the regulations here would allow the transportation of ´Self-heating´ solid, organic n.o.s. (spent bleaching earth) in sift-proof bulk packaging; would allow the use of regulated medical waste shipping names and markings that differ from those prescribed in the HMR; would allow for the transportation of Class solid coal pitch compounds in open top or closed-top sift-proof metal cans or fiber 3 HM-233C; SB - N, SLT - N, IC - N; This final rule will incorporate over 20 special permits and competent authority approvals into regulations. It will provide an economic benefit to the hazardous materials transportation industry as a whole while maintaining an appropriate level of safety. We estimate that this final rule will reduce the paperwork burden identified under OMB Control No. 2137-0051 by $4,682 per year. PHMSA will also have nominal savings since it will no longer need to process, review, and maintain these special permits and CA approvals.