33 Office of the Secretary Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities: Over-the-Road Buses (RRR) This rulemaking would revise the Department’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations relating to over-the-road buses (OTRBs). The DOT is required by its regulations to review various requirements within the ADA regulations for OTRB operators. On February 27, 2013, DOT published a notice seeking comment to help DOT conduct this review. This rulemaking would update and revise regulations relating to the purchase and lease requirements of new OTRBs, fleet accessibility requirements, interline service requirements, special provisions for mixed-service operators, and interim service requirements. 2 10/22/2014 12/23/2014 01/2014 44 Federal Aviation Administration Effective Tether System (Tether Rule) (RRR) This rulemaking would exclude tethered launches from the licensing requirements of 14 CFR chapter III. This rulemaking is necessary to maintain public safety for these launches by providing launch vehicle operators with clear and simple criteria for a safe tethered launch. For tethered launches that 2 05/08/2014 05/08/2014 TBD SB: Y; IC: N; SLT: N Cost and Benefits: This action will likely result in cost savings for the FAA and cost savings or minimal impact for launch operators. This action relieve 08/2011
6 Federal Aviation Administration Rules of Practice for Airport Enforcement Proceedings (Retrospective Regulatory Review) This action update, simplify, and streamline rules of practice and procedure for filing and adjudicating complaints against federally-assisted airports. It would improve efficiency by enabling parties to file submissions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) electronically, and by incorporating modern business practices into how the FAA handles complaints. This rulemaking is necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws and regulations, and to apply lessons learned since the existing rules were implemented in 1996. The intended effects of this action are to improve the efficiency of the complaint and investigation processes, and clarify process requirements for persons involved in complaint proceedings. Small businesses, including general aviation operators and aviation service businesses such as fixed-base operators (FBOs), charter providers, and aircraft management 5 08/26/2013 09/12/2013 SB: Y, IC: N, SLT: Y Anticipated costs/benefits: The rulemaking adds no costs. Small businesses, including general aviation operators and aviation service businesses such as fixed base operators (FBOs), charter providers, and aircraft management companies, who are often involved in complaints, would benefit from this rule because it would decrease time spent and volume of paper documents needed to process complaints by allowing parties to file electronically. A new option allowing a respondent to file a motion to dismiss or a motion for 08/2011
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. 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. Status: Final rule effective as of 11/12/2013. 77 Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate Endorsement Issue (RRR) This rulemaking would remove an amendment, imposed in 2008, requiring individuals granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to have their letter of Authorization in their physical possession or readily accessible on the aircraft while exercising pilot privileges. This rulemaking responds to a 2007 International Civil Aviation Organization audit finding. 5 03/30/2012 03/22/2012 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Anticipated costs/benefits: The benefit of the direct final rule will be that it relieves approximately 28,000 airmen vetted through the FAA medical certification process from having the paperwork burden to carry their FAA-issued LOA 08/2011 issuance
implementation of performance based operations. 110 Federal Aviation Administration Operations in Class D Airspace; Amendment of Taxi Clearance Language - Taxi To Removal (RRR) This rulemaking would remove the provision describing an abbreviated taxi clearance in Class D airspace. The FAA no longer uses these abbreviated taxi clearances and with this regulatory removal responds to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations. 5 03/26/2012 05/14/2012 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Anticipated The amendment removed an outdated provision addressing abbreviated taxi clearances that was no longer being used by either FAA or the public. This regulatory removal responds to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations. Final rule effective as of 05/14/2012. 01/2012 111 Federal Aviation Administration Minimum Altitudes for Use of Autopilots (RRR) This rulemaking will modify the way pilots operate an aircraft´s autopilot capabilities during flight. This action is necessary because evolving aircraft technologies have outpaced current FAA´s operational 5 11/18/2013 11/18/2013 02/03/2014 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Anticipated costs/benefits: This rulemaking would allow operators the option to operate 08/2011
114 Federal Aviation Administration Acceptance Criteria for Portable Oxygen Concentrators Used Onboard Aircraft (RRR) This rulemaking would establish acceptance criteria for portable oxygen concentrators to be used by passengers onboard aircraft. This rulemaking would apply only to any portable oxygen concentrators not already listed for use onboard aircraft whose manufacturers wish them to be able to be used onboard aircraft. The use of previously-listed portable oxygen concentrators would not be affected by this rule. Previously, the FAA would examine each portable oxygen concentrator to determine its suitability for use onboard aircraft. This rulemaking would relieve burdens for passengers who would no longer be required to obtain a statement from their physician regarding the use of the portable oxygen concentrator. It would also relieve burdens for domestic, flag, supplemental, commuter, on-demand, and fractional owner operators that would no longer be required to specifically have their flightcrew members notified of the use of such 2 11/13/2014 11/13/2014 SB: N; IC: Y; SLT: N Costs/benefits: This rule relieves regulatory burdens for manufacturers of POCs and passengers who use these devices while traveling. It also reduces burdens for part 119 certificate holders conducting operations under parts 121, 125, and 135. Progress: NPRM in FAA coordination. 01/2013
And Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Responsibility for Permitted Activities with No Customer (RRR) permittees, and the FAA, especially when a new customer is added only a short time before the scheduled launch or reentry. signed with its customers to make sure it is substantially similar to the statutory requirement. Progress status: NPRM in FAA coordination. 118 Federal Aviation Administration Flammability Requirements (RRR) The FAA has tasked the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) to comment on and make recommendations for a threat-based approach to material and component flammability requirements. 5 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Related to RIN 2120-AK34. 01/2012 119 Federal Aviation Administration Short term increases in CO2 (RRR) The FAA is considering revision to cabin air quality standards. The FAA is awaiting the outcome of the air quality survey and the ARAC recommendations pertaining to this issue. 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N The FAA is considering revision to cabin air quality standards. The FAA is awaiting the outcome of the air quality survey and the ARAC recommendations pertaining to this issue. 05/2012 220 Federal Aviation Administration Fuel System Lightning Protection (RRR) The FAA chartered the Fuel System Lightning Protection Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to 5 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Related to RIN 2120-AK24. 05/2012
recommend changes to 14 CFR 25.981 and associated guidance. 221 Federal Aviation Administration Part 23 Reorganization ARC (RRR) The FAA conducted a comprehensive review of 14 CFR part 23 in 2010, with industry and public participation, and developed recommendations for change (including the partial elimination of weight classifications). The FAA chartered an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to provide input on these recommendations by September 2013. 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N The FAA has reviewed the ARC recommendations and expects to initiate a rulemaking on this subject in FY15. 01/2012 222 Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Certification Process Review and Reform ARC (RRR) The FAA chartered an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to provide input for a recommendation to evaluate and streamline aircraft certification. 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N The Aircraft Certification Process Review and Reform Aviation Rulemaking Committee ARC) was formed in response to Section 312 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and held the first team meeting in April 01/2012
2012. The ARC issued their final report on May 22, 2012. FAA is reviewing the ARC's recommendations. 223 Federal Aviation Administration Certificated Flight Instructor (RRR) The FAA is considering a change to the certificated flight instructor process by requiring proof of currency in lieu of the reissuance of a new plastic certificate with an expiration date. 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N 01/2012 224 Federal Aviation Administration Land Transfers (RRR) The FAA plans to investigate ways to make land transfers less onerous for airports. The FAA is willing to consider revising these procedures subject to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concurrence. 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: Y Congress delegated authority to the FAA in the 2012 Reauthorization Act to handle land conveyances Section 16 of the Federal Airport Act of 1946 and Section 23 of the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970. 01/2012 225 Federal Aviation Administration High Density (RRR) The FAA is considering regulations to amend the high density rule (HDR) in part 93 subparts K and S to increase competitive options 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: Y The FAA is considering regulations to amend the high 01/2012
at DCA and LGA. In addition, the FAA has established a rulemaking to address congestion management and competition issues at LGA, JFK, and EWR, which currently are limited by FAA Orders. density rule (HDR) in part 93 subparts K and S to increase competitive options at DCA and LGA. In addition, the FAA has established a rulemaking to address congestion management and competition issues at LGA, JFK, and EWR, which currently are limited by FAA Orders. 226 Federal Highway Administration National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Engineering Judgments (RRR) As part of our retrospective regulatory review, this rulemaking makes 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. 5 06/15/2012 05/14/2012 SB - No; IC - No; SLT - Yes. Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563: Actual or Target Completion Date - The final rule was published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2012 at 77 FR 28456. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information 08/2011
Contracts (RRR) engineering and design related services directly related to a highway construction project and reimbursed with Federal-aid highway program funding. To comply with statutory amendments, this rulemaking would remove all references to alternative or equivalent procedures contained in the existing regulations. This rulemaking proposes to revise existing small purchase procurement procedures to reflect an increase in the Federal threshold. This rulemaking would also address certain findings and recommendations contained in a 2008 Government Accountability Office regarding increased State DOT reliance on consultants and a 2009 DOT Office of the Inspector General audit regarding consultant indirect costs. This rulemaking would clarify existing Federal requirements in support of enhancing consistency with other Federal laws and applicable regulations and addressing evolutions in industry published on 9/4/12 at 77 FR 53902. Progress Updates and Anticipated Accomplishments - An NPRM has been published. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - The proposed changes to part 172 will provide additional clarification, guidance, and flexibility to stakeholders implementing these regulations. As these proposed amendments are required by changes in authorizing legislation, other applicable regulations, and industry practices,
330 Federal Highway Administration Buy America (RRR) This rulemaking would update 23 CFR 635.410 to remove outdated references, add updated statutory references and coverage, reflect the current waiver request procedures, adjust the minimal use threshold amount for inflation, and address the application of these requirements to manufactured products, infrastructure, and acquisitions. 4 01/2014 331 Federal Highway Administration Revision of 23 CFR Part 230, Civil Rights External Program (RRR) As part of our retrospective regulatory review, the FHWA intends to update 23 CFR Part 230. This Part of the CFR has not been substantially updated it was published in 1975. The FHWA has been considering a full update to this Part for many years as questions and issues from our Division offices, who implement these programs, have increased in frequency. The FHWA believes that reexamining this Part will improve the efficiency of our Civil Rights external programs. Further study is necessary to identify specific areas for improvement and to determine what, if any, 4 SB - No; IC - No; SLT - No. Actual or Target Completion Date - To be determined. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - 23 CFR Part 230, Civil Rights External Programs, has not been substantially updated since it was published in 1975. The FHWA 08/2011
336 Federal Carrier Safety Administration Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report for Intermodal Equipment (RRR) eliminates the requirement for drivers operating intermodal equipment (IME) to submit, and intermodal equipment providers (IEPs) to retain, driver-vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any defects in the IME. This responds to a joint petition for rulemaking from the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA) and the Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL). 5 04/11/2012 07/26/2012 06/12/2012 This rule has been completed; the FR was published 6/12/12 SB y IC y SLT n 1. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - The final rule is expected to result in a burden reduction of 1.636 million hours, which equates to $54 Million. 2. Notes - None 08/2011 337 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Self Reporting of Out-of-State Convictions (RRR) This rule would clarify the requirement for holders of commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) convicted of violating traffic laws in a State other than the State that issued their CDL, to notify the State 5 08/28/2012 06/13/2013 04/26/2013 This rule has been completed. Final rule published 4/26/2013. SB y IC y SLT no 1. Actual or Target Completion Date - 08/2011
of about those violations under part 383.31 of FMCSA?s Commercial Driver’s License Standards; and clarify the requirement for the licensing agency from the jurisdiction in which the conviction takes place to notify the State licensing Agency that issued the CDL under part 384.209 State Compliance with Commercial Driver’s License Program. This rulemaking would also ensure that notifications required in sections 383.31 and 384.209 take place within 30 days of the conviction. NPRM Completed 2. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - Unquantified, although there should be some savings for drivers not having to report a conviction it will not be substantial as States were not utilizing this method of notification. 3. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - NPRM published 8/2/12, comment period
ended10/1/12 4. Notes - None. 338 Federal Carrier Safety Administration Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report (RRR) This rulemaking would rescind the requirement that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in interstate commerce submit, and motor carriers retain, driver-vehicle inspection reports when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any vehicle defects or deficiencies. Specifically, this rulemaking would remove a significant information collection burden without adversely impacting safety. This rulemaking responds in part to the President´s January 2012 Regulatory Review and Reform initiative. 3 10/17/2014 10/24/2014 SB - Y, IC - Y; SLT - N 1. Actual or Target Completion Date - Rule 10/14 2. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - This rule is expected to reduce paperwork costs by $1.7 billion annually. 3. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - NPRM published 8/7/13, comment period ended10/7/13 4. Notes - None. 08/2011
339 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Electronic Signatures and Documents (RRR) This rulemaking would incorporate the principles of FMCSA´s regulatory guidance concerning and electronic documents by amending various sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to enable the use of and e-documents in support of electronic recordkeeping. This would provide possible paperwork reductions and be less burdensome to the motor carrier industry. 2 05/06/2014 04/28/2014 SB - Y; IC - Y, SLT - N Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - NPRM published 4/28/14, comment period ended 6/27/14. 08/2011 440 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rescission of Quarterly Financial Reporting Requirements (RRR) This rule would rescind the quarterly financial reporting requirements for certain motor carriers of property (Form QFR) and for-hire motor carriers of passengers (Form MP-1). These requirements apply to Class I (average annual gross transportation operating revenues of $10 million or more) and Class II (average annual gross transportation operating revenues of $3 million dollars or more, but less than $10 million) motor carriers of property. The requirements also apply to Class I 5 01/23/2014 This rule has been completed. Final rule published 12/17/13. SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N Anticipated savings in costs is less than $10,000. 08/2011
horizon, and affected groups) - The final rule will not change current cost or burdens. 3. Notes - None 444 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rescission of 10-Day Agency Discretionary Period in Assigning Unsatisfactory Safety Ratings (RRR) This rule would remove the provision that gives the agency the discretion to allow a motor carrier transporting either passengers or hazardous materials requiring placards an additional 10 days before a proposed unsatisfactory safety rating becomes final when the carrier has asked the agency to change the proposed rating because corrective actions have been taken. This provision is inconsistent with 49 U.S.C. 31144(c)(4) and is contrary to the Department´s safety policy. 5 12/07/2012 10/23/2012 This rule has been completed. Rule published 10/23/2012 SB n IC n SLT n 1. Anticipated savings in and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits (please quantify, to the extent feasible, and also specify baseline, time horizon, and affected groups) - The final rule will not change current cost or burdens. 3. . Notes - None 01/2013 445 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Redundant Credentialing (RRR) The FMCSA will coordinate with the Transportation Security Administration to identify whether there is a 1 01/01/2013 SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N. 08/2011
policy that could be put into place to reduce any redundancies in credentialing requirements for drivers who carry hazardous materials. 446 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Pedestrian Safety Global Technical Regulation (RRR) This rulemaking would provide requirements to protect pedestrian heads and legs when impacted by the front end of vehicles. NHTSA initiated this rulemaking following the establishment of the Global Technical Regulation (GTR) by the UNECE´s World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) in November 2008 and plans to base the new FMVSS on the GTR. 4 Before NHTSA can propose a pedestrian standard based on the GTR additional research is needed to address technical issues related to the test procedure and test devices. SB: Y IC: N SLT: N 08/2011 447 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Standard No. 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment - Color Boundaries (RRR) This rulemaking would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, to include the color definitions of green and blue. These color definitions were removed during a 2007 administrative rewrite of the standard; however, it has been brought to the agency´s attention that 5 07/31/2012 12/07/2012 12/04/2012 NHTSA anticipates that this rulemaking will restore flexibilities to manufacturers. SB: Y IC: N SLT: N 08/2011
removing these definitions will cause undue hardship on the regulated entities. 448 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment - (RRR) This rulemaking would respond to petitions for reconsideration of the December 4, 2007 final rule affecting Federal Motor Safety Standard No, 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, which was an administrative rewrite. This response included several minor technical corrections to the final rule to correct typos and improperly written requirements that inadvertently created substantive changes. 5 07/29/2011 08/08/2011 By reorganizing the standard and clarifying requirements with this final rule response to petitions for reconsideration, the government anticipates saving money by reducing the amount of interpretations that may have to be issued on the lighting standard. SB: N IC: N SLT: N 08/2011 449 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration No. 126, Petition for of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (RRR) This rulemaking would address a petition for reconsideration received by NHTSA to the April 6, 2007 electronic stability control final rule. The Alliance petitioned NHTSA to amend the language in the ESC final rule regarding multifunction control, tell tales, and outrigger to harmonize with the Global Technical Regulation No. 8 5 07/27/2011 09/09/2011 SB: Y IC: N SLT: N 08/2011
a set of these devices (approximately $40,000) would be offset by the continual labor cost savings in setting up the devices for testing. NHTSA´s testing has demonstrated that the proposed force application devices do not appear to affect the stringency of the standard. Assuming a vehicle manufacturer or testing facility purchases a set of two FAD1s and three FAD2s, the principal cost associated with this NPRM is the one-time purchase cost of the set, totaling $40,000. The FADs require significantly less effort, time and personnel to install in the test vehicle. Thus, we believe there would be associated cost savings which could off-set the purchase cost of the FADs. 552 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Make Inoperative FMVSS 226 (RRR) This rulemaking responds to a petition from Bruno Independent Living Aids to amend 49 CFR Part 595, Subpart C, Make Inoperative Exemptions,Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People With Disabilities. Bruno is requesting that the agency 3 07/30/2014 07/9/14 SB:Y IC:N SLT:N 07/2014
include a new exemption relating to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for ejection mitigation that would allow them to modify vehicles without taking the vehicle out of compliance to facilitate the mobility of physically disabled drivers and passengers. 553 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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. 4 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. 07/2013 554 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Evaluation of Occupant Crash Protection - FMVSS 208, Advanced Air Bags (RRR) Evaluation of Advanced Air Bag Occupant Crash Protection systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. We currently expect this evaluation to be completed in December 2012. This evaluation will focus on efforts to reduce 4 09/30/2013 SB - N SLT - N IC - N 08/2011
injuries and fatalities resulting from occupants being too close to full powered air bags. 555 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Evaluation of Electronic Stability Control Systems - FMVSS 126 (RRR) Evaluation of Electronic Stability Control Systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. This evaluation examined all aspects of the new standard. 5 06/30/2011 SB - N SLT - N IC - N 08/2011 556 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Evaluation of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems - 138 (RRR) Evaluation of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. We currently expect that this evaluation will be completed in August 2012. This section of the evaluation examines whether tire pressure has improved. Later we will evaluate the crash reduction due to better tire pressure. A cost tear down of TPMS systems has been completed. 5 11/30/2012 SB - N SLT - N IC - N 08/2011 557 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Evaluation of Occupant Protection in Interior Impact - 201, Upper Interior Padding (RRR) Evaluation of the Upper Interior Padding for Occupant Protection in Interior Impacts. This evaluation focused on upper interior structures (pillars and roof rails). Many years ago the agency evaluated padded instrument panels and other interior parts. 5 11/30/2011 SB - N SLT - N IC - N 08/2011 558 National Highway Evaluation of FMVSS No. This evaluation examined the final rule to upgrade FMVSS 5 06/30/2014 07/2014
Traffic Safety Administration 301, Fuel System Integrity, as Upgraded in 2005 to 2009 No. 301, Fuel System Integrity. The rule was issued December 1, 2003, and amended the prior standards in rear and side impacts for new vehicles starting in 2005. 559 Federal Railroad Administration Positive Train Control Systems Amendments (RRR) This rulemaking removes provisions relating to the alternative route analysis and residual risk analysis used to determine whether Positive Train Control System implementation may be avoided. 5 06/18/2012 04/19/2012 05/14/2012 SB - N SLT - N IC - N The potential cost savings from this rulemaking reach $590 million over 20 years when discounted at 7% and $775 million over 20 years when discounted at 3%. 08/2011 660 Federal Railroad Administration Positive Train Control Systems: De Minimis Exception, Yard Movements, En Route Failures; Miscellaneous Grade and Train Control Amendments (RRR) This rulemaking would revise Positive Train Control regulations by defining the de minimis exception and en route failures, proposing exceptions relating to yard movements that may not be considered on the main line system, and amending regulations governing grade crossing and signal and train control systems. The rulemaking is in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Association of American Railroads. 3 12/30/2013 07/30/2014 SB - N SLT - N IC - N This rulemaking could have positive net benefits of $156.2 million when discounted at 7% over 20 years and $211 million over 20 years when discounted at 3%. 08/2011
661 Federal Railroad Administration Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers; Miscellaneous Revisions (RRR) This rulemaking would make conforming revisions to Part 240 "Qualification and certification of locomotive engineers" consistent with Part 242 "Qualification and Certification of Conductors". The promulgation of the conductor certification regulation highlighted areas in the regulation governing locomotive engineer certification that may require conforming changes. Such changes could include amending the program submission process, adding 49 CFR 218, subpart F violations as revocable offenses, handling engineer and conductor petitions for review with a single FRA board, and revising filing requirements for petitions to the Locomotive Engineer Review Board. 2 08/28/2014 01/2013 662 Federal Railroad Administration Hours of Service Recordkeeping; Electronic Recordkeeping Amendments (RRR) This rulemaking would propose to provide simplified recordkeeping requirements to allow Class III and commuter railroads to utilize electronic recordkeeping. It would propose to permit railroads without electronic 2 09/30/2014 01/2013
recordkeeping systems to manage reports of excess service internally without submitting them to the FRA, as currently required. The rule would not require the use of electronic recordkeeping, would be better tailored to small operations, and is expected to decrease the burden hours spent on recordkeeping. 663 Federal Railroad Administration Safety Glazing Standards; Miscellaneous Revisions (RRR) This rulemaking would propose to eliminate the requirement to stencil the interior wall of a locomotive, passenger car, or caboose which has compliant FRA glazing (section 223.17), update FRA´s interpretation of "historical or antiquated equipment[,]" add a definition of the term to the rule text, and generally update the part to remove passed compliance dates. 2 08/15/2014 01/2013 664 Federal Railroad Administration Revisions to Signal System Reporting Requirements (RRR) This rulemaking eliminated the requirement to submit a signal system report every 5 years. FRA believes that the information contained in such reports is available to FRA through other sources and the need for a separate and somewhat duplicative 5 05/15/2014 07/02/2014 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N 01/2013
report every 5 years is unnecessary. 665 Federal Railroad Administration Revised Proposal for Revisions to the Schedules of Civil Penalties for a Violation of a Federal Railroad Safety Law or Federal Railroad Administration Safety Regulation or Order (RRR) In 2008 FRA issued for comment a revised proposal (New Proposal) that, if adopted, would amend, FRA´s schedules ("Schedules") of civil penalties issued as appendices to FRA´s rail safety regulations, as well as other guidance, in order to reflect more accurately the degree of safety risk associated with a violation of each regulatory requirement and to ensure that the civil monetary penalty amounts are consistent across all FRA safety regulations. 5 SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N A comment on this action was received in DOT's 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review that requested that FRA not take any further action in this regard. FRA did not advance this effort and is terminating the current activity. If FRA determines modification of its penalty schedules is necessary it will begin a new proceeding. Thus, FRA has been responsive to the comment. 05/2012 666 Federal Railroad Administration Development of Electronic Federal Custody and Control Form (RRR) This action would respond to a comment received from the Union Pacific Railroad that an electronic recordkeeping option should be available for various recordkeeping requirements found in 49 4 SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N This action is being prompted by a comment that was received during the RRR process. 05/2012
CFR §§ 40.45 and 40.225. The Federal Custody and Control Form, which is required by 49 CFR § 40.45, is actually owned by HHS. However, this form has been adopted by DOT for DOT´s drug testing program. HHS is working with OMB and the Federal Agencies to develop an electronic version of the Federal Custody and Control Form. As OMB has approved the eCCF ICR, OST is now drafting a rule which would allow railroads to take advantage of using the eCCF. 667 Federal Railroad Administration National Environmental Policy Act (RRR) This action would respond to a comment received from the North Carolina Department of Transportation that it would be prudent and more efficient if FRA could accept NEPA documents that have been prepared by FTA or FHWA, in order to fulfill FRA´s responsibilities under NEPA. In sum, it appears that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is objecting to the fact that FRA does not have the authority to use FTA or FHWA´s categorical exclusions. Categorical exclusions have been created by FTA and FHWA based upon their individual experience in assessing and implementing projects that 5 01/14/2013 SB - N, IC - Y, SLT - Y This action was prompted by a comment that was received during the RRR process. FRA issued the final document containing updated categorical exceptions on January 14, 2013. FRA considers this action complete. 05/2012
FRA has also continued to explore means of making its crashworthiness standards more performance-based. FRA has developed guidelines through the RSAC process for waiver approval to use alternative, performance-based crashworthiness standards for passenger equipment operating at speeds up to 125 mph. FRA is also pursuing a similar approach through the RSAC process to develop standards for passenger rail equipment operating at speeds up to 220 mph. 669 Federal Railroad Administration Occupational Exposure Rule Exemption (RRR) This was prompted by a comment received from SRC, a tourist railroad, in which the SRC urged FRA to continue the current exemption in 49 CFR Part 227 for tourist, scenic, historic, or excursion operations. FRA agrees that the exemption is appropriate and plans to retain the existing exemption in the regulation. 5 SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N This was prompted by a comment that was received during the RRR process. FRA agrees with the commenter that the exemption is appropriate and has no plans to remove the exemption from the existing regulations and has so notified the commenter. FRA 05/2012
considers this action complete. 770 Federal Transit Administration Major Capital Investment Projects (RRR) This rulemaking would create a new regulatory framework for FTA´s evaluation and rating of projects seeking funding under the discretionary New Starts and Small Starts programs authorized by 49 U.S.C. 5309. Specifically, this rulemaking would simplify the measures for assessing the mobility improvements and of projects; would place greater emphasis on the environmental benefits of projects and the effects of projects on local economic development; would clarify the criteria for assessing the local financial commitment of project sponsors; would streamline the evaluation process for projects that remain within a certain envelope of cost and scope during the project development process; and would provide a very quick evaluation process for certain types of projects seeking funding under the Small Starts program. 5 10/31/2012 12/01/2012 01/09/2013 Includes Retrospective Review E.O.13563: Anticipated cost savings: FTA estimates current overall New and Small Starts annual paperwork burden hours to be approximately 275 hours for each of the estimated 135 respondents totaling 37,070 hours and annual costs totaling $2,780,250. The proposals in the NPRM and accompanying proposed guidance, if adopted, would modify the time required to prepare and submit an applications. Thus, FTA estimates burden hours would be approximately 08/2011 effectiveness
update NEPA through policy/order, MARAD is abandoning its rulemaking effort in favor of updating its existing order consistent with DOT administrative practice. Accordingly, this former rulemaking effort is now a policy effort. part of an interagency group within DOT working on this issue 773 Maritime Administration Administrative Claims, Part 327 (RRR) Administrative Claims, Part 327 These provisions are extremely out of date and revision would provide clarity and modernize the rule. Subpart I of Part 327 is proposed to be updated to include technical changes, such as corrections to statutory references, some of which were made obsolete as the result of the codification of the Appendix to title 46 of the United States Code. MarAd also proposes to modernize the regulation by allowing the use of pictures and video recordings as evidence in administrative actions and litigation. Subpart II would provide that no civil suit can be filed against the United States ´until the expiration of the period after the claim has been presented in writing to the agency owning or 5 10/19/2012 10/30/2012 10/30/2012 This rule is completed. Final Rule published 10/30/2012. SB no IC no SLT no; costs/benefits: no costs; minimal benefits from clarification of rule 08/2011
costs/benefits minimal from clarification. 776 Maritime Administration War Risk Ship Valuation (RRR) This rulemaking would remove outdated information related to War Risk Evaluation. Certain parts of these regulations refer to a War Valuation Committee that no longer exists and specify methods for valuation that are not being used by MARAD. Pursuant to DOT´s retrospective review plan under Executive Order 13563, this action would eliminate requirements that no longer address current issues. 5 03/31/2013 02/15/2014 03/31/2014 This rule has been completed. Final Rule published 3/31/1014. No costs/benefits expected from removing obsolete rule language. SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N 08/2011 777 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Compatibility with the Regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (RRR) This rulemaking would amend the HMR requirements for the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive materials) based on recent changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations. This rulemaking would more fully align the HMR with the international standards and would update, clarify, correct and provide relief of certain regulatory requirements applicable to the transportation of 3 06/12/2012 06/27/2014 HM-250; SB - Y, IC - N, SLT - N; PHMSA initiated this rulemaking to harmonize with NRC and reduce regulatory burden. NRC's NPRM published May 16, 2013. PHMSA has coordinated with NRC to develop the final rule. Annualized cost estimate ranging from 05/2012
radioactive materials. This rulemaking was recently downgraded to nonsignificant and will not appear on next month?s report. $161K-487K over a 5-year period at a 3% discount rate. This rulemaking may result in a decrease in the annual burden and costs of OMB Control Number 2137-0034 due to reductions in the shipping paper requirements for excepted quantizes of RAM shipments. 778 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Approval and Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Air Bag Inflators, Air Bag Modules, and Seat-Belt Pretensioners (RRR) This rulemaking revises the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to air bag inflators, air bag modules, and seat-belt pretensioners. This rulemaking incorporates into the regulations the provisions of certain special permits with proven safety records. The rulemaking also revises the current approval and documentation requirements for a material appropriately classified as a UN3268 air bag inflator, air bag module, or seat-belt pretensioner. These revisions reduce the regulatory burden 5 06/06/2013 07/31/2013 07/30/2013 HM-254; SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N; initiated this rulemaking to reduce the burden on industry from applying for special permits for practices with an established safety record. This final rule should provide savings of at least $1.14 million annually to the automotive industry and the government. Some of the 05/2012
cost to shippers no longer being required to put the EX numbers on shipping papers for air bag modules. 779 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Fireworks Approvals (RRR) This rulemaking amends the HMR by revising and clarifying requirements for the examination, testing, certification, and transportation of certain Division 1.4G consumer fireworks (UN0336 Fireworks). Further, this rulemaking establishes DOT-approved fireworks certification agencies that provide an alternative to the approval process for Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. PHMSA also revises the procedural regulations pertaining to certification agencies. These actions clarify regulations with respect to PHMSA?s fireworks approval process and provide regulatory flexibility in seeking authorization for the transportation of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. 5 09/30/2013 07/16/2013 HM-257; SB-Y, IC-Y, SLT-N PHMSA estimates total annual benefits of this final rule will be between approximately $14.5 million and $26.5 million, and total annual costs will be between $4 million and $7 million, resulting in total annual net benefits of between $11 million and $19 million. PHMSA identified this initiative through an internal review. 09/2012
this rule are minor changes and do not impose new requirements. the benefit of minor regulatory clarity. 882 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments (RRR) This rulemaking updates and clarifies existing requirements by incorporating changes into the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) based on PHMSA's own initiatives through an extensive review of the HMR and previously issued letters of interpretation. Specifically, among other provisions, PHMSA provides for the continued use of approvals until final administrative action is taken, when a correct and completed application for approval renewal was received 60 days prior to expiration date; updates various entries in the hazardous materials table and the corresponding special provisions; clarifies the lab pack requirements for temperature controlled materials; corrects an error in the HMR with regard to the inspection of cargo tank motor vehicles containing corrosive materials; and revises the training requirements to require that 5 12/31/2012 02/28/2013 03/11/2013 HM-218G; SB - Y, IC - N, SLT - N; The amendments in the final rule are marginally cost beneficial but are difficult to quantity. These changes reduce the paperwork burden, ensure consistency between domestic and international regulations, and result in net benefits without compromising safety. PHMSA issues a rulemaking similar to this one every two years to improve the quality of its regulations. 08/2011
dangerous cargo manifest to be in locations designated by the master of the vessel besides ´on or near the bridge´ while the vessel is in port. address petitions for rulemaking submitted by the regulated community. 84 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Pressure Vessel Requirements (DOT Spec Cylinders) (RRR) This rulemaking would revise certain requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) applicable to the manufacture, maintenance, and use of DOT specification cylinders. These revisions clarify certain important safety requirements, incorporate industry consensus standards and, where appropriate, decrease the regulatory burden without compromising the safe transportation of compressed gases in commerce. This rulemaking responds to eleven petitions for rulemaking, incorporates two special permits into the HMR and addresses the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Recommendation I-93-1. Among other provisions, PHMSA would provide requirements for the transport of fire suppression 2 10/31/2014 HM-234; SB - Y, SLT - N, IC - N; anticipates that this NPRM will generally reduce burdens for most stakeholders and eliminate the need to apply for special permits, as three special permits may be incorporated and lower paperwork burden. Other benefits include simplifying hazard communication requirements and increased filling density for certain gases leading to potentially fewer vehicle trips. A future rulemaking may result in a decrease in the annual burden and 08/2011
enhancing existing safety. 86 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Certain Special Permits and Competent Authorities Into Regulations (RRR) This rulemaking amended 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 are intended to provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in the special permits and competent authorities. The adoption of the provisions eliminated the need for numerous application and renewal requests. Key special permits included here (1) allow the transportation of ”Self-heating solid, organic n.o.s. (spent bleaching earth)” in bulk packaging; (2) allow the use of regulated medical waste shipping names and markings that differ from those prescribed in the HMR; (3) allow for the transportation of Class 9 solid coal pitch compounds in non-specification open top 5 10/29/2013 02/28/2014 03/18/2014 HM-233C; SB - N, SLT - N, IC - N; This final incorporated over 20 special permits and competent authority approvals into regulations. It provides an economic benefit to the hazardous materials transportation industry as a whole while maintaining an appropriate level of safety. We estimated 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 08/2011
certain provisions. These amendments to the pipeline safety regulations would not require pipeline operators to undertake any significant new pipeline safety initiatives. 88 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Bulk Explosives (RRR) This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by establishing standards for the safe transportation of bulk explosives. This rulemaking would be responsive to two petitions for rulemaking submitted by industry representatives, requesting this action. Developing requirements for the HMR would provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility currently only offered by special permit and competent authorities. The HMR would authorize the transportation of certain explosives, ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate emulsions, and other specific hazardous materials in bulk packagings, which are not otherwise authorized under the HMR. These hazardous materials are used in blasting operations on specialized 2 07/05/2013 09/30/2014 HM-233D; SB - N, SLT - N, IC - N; This NPRM is responsive to two petitions for rulemaking submitted by industry representatives, requesting action. Developing requirements for the HMR provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility currently only offered by special permit and competent authorities. This rulemaking is expected to result in a decrease of $10.6 million in the annual burden and cost to multiple OMB 05/2012
vehicles, multi-purpose bulk trucks (MBTs). MBTs are used as mobile work platforms to create blends of explosives that are unique for each blast site. Control Numbers due to decreased paperwork burdens. 89 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards (RRR) The Federal hazardous materials transportation law requires the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that, to the extent practicable, regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce are consistent with standards adopted by international authorities (49 U.S.C. 5120(b)). Harmonization enhances safety, facilitates compliance and improves the efficiency of the global transportation system by minimizing the regulatory burden on the public thus promoting trade. After a thorough review of the provisions recently adopted by various international regulatory bodies, PHMSA has identified areas in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in which harmonization with international regulations will provide an enhanced level of 5 12/31/2012 01/07/2013 HM-215L; SB - N, SLT - N, IC - Y; The primary benefit of this rule is harmonizing the HMR with the international hazardous materials standards and reducing the regulatory compliance costs faced by U.S. companies. PHMSA estimates that not harmonizing with international regulations will cost U.S. companies an additional $62 million per year to comply with both the HMR and international standards. This rulemaking may 05/2012
safety, an economic benefit or in many instances both safety and economic benefits. As a result, this rulemaking amends the HMR, where appropriate, to maintain alignment with international standards that will become effective as of January 1, 2013 and consequently facilitate the safe global trade of hazardous materials. Revisions in this rulemaking include, but are not limited to; the introduction of regulatory requirements to address chemicals under pressure, the modification of packaging instructions for various hazardous materials to permit greater flexibility in package selection while achieving a consistent level of safety, the adoption of Internationally recognized standards for testing and proper use of flexible bulk containers and the revision of various entries in the hazardous materials table to maintain global alignment including revision of vessel stowage codes for shipments of Class 1 Explosive materials. We expect the result in a decrease of $5,000.00 to OMB Control Number due allowing the use of metals other than steel or aluminum for drums and boxes, as well as the proposed new Flexible Bulk Container package authorization. This rulemaking may result in a decrease of $15,000.00 to OMB Control Number due to decreased testing requirements for non-bulk packages.
regulatory changes will result in minimal compliance costs for the regulated industry; we firmly believe consistent regulatory requirements reduce compliance costs and increase flexibility. 90 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications (RRR) This rulemaking would correct editorial errors, respond to requests for clarification, and editorially revise regulatory text to improve the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy, and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are minor changes and do not impose new requirements. 5 09/28/2012 10/05/2012 HM-244E; SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N; The amendments contained in this final rule are minor changes and do not impose new requirements, and do not impose any new costs to industry since there is no cost for the benefit of minor regulatory clarity. PHMSA regularly issues similar rules to continually improve its regulations. 05/2012 91 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Pipeline Safety: Operator Qualification, Cost Recovery, Accident and Incident This rulemaking would address miscellaneous issues that have been raised because of the reauthorization of the pipeline safety program in 2 06/10/2013 04/30/2015 SB-Y IC-N 09/2012
consequently facilitate the safe global trade of hazardous materials. Proposals in this rulemaking include, but are not limited to; the introduction of regulatory requirements to address adsorbed gasses, exceptions for small quantities of marine pollutants, provisions for the safe transport of damaged or defective batteries, the revision of various entries in the hazardous materials table to maintain global alignment, and the incorporation by reference of various international standards. 94 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Special Permit and Approval Applicant Fitness Public Meeting (RRR) On February 29, 2012, PHMSA conducted a public meeting to discuss Special Permit and Approval applicant fitness determinations. The public meeting was held in Washington, DC, and provided interested persons with an opportunity to submit oral comments and participate in discussions concerning the criteria used when determining an applicant´s minimum level of fitness. As discussed in 5 02/02/2012 02/02/2012 Based on the substantial and constructive nature of the comments received from the public at this hearing, PHMSA is undertaking a major reconstruction of its fitness determinations process. As the restructuring progresses, input 05/2012