Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 36. Popular Title: Carrier Safety Fitness Determination RIN 2126-AB11 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: NPRM: 1/21/16, C/P ends 5/23/16, Reply C/P ends 6/23/16 Abstract: FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to adopt revised methodologies that would result in a safety fitness determination (SFD). The proposed methodologies would determine when a motor carrier is not fit to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in or affecting interstate commerce based on (1) the carrier's on-road safety performance in relation to five of the Agency's seven Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs); (2) an investigation; or (3) a combination of on-road safety data and investigation information. The intended effect of this action is to more effectively use FMCSA data and resources to identify unfit motor carriers and to remove them from the Nation's roadways. Effects: Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/21/2007 Docket Number: for NPRM: Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 81 FR 12062
Office of the Secretary 77. Popular Title: OTRB ADA Update (RRR) RIN 2105-AE29 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: Notice: 02/27/13; End of C/P: 04/29/13. : . Abstract: 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. Effects: Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/15/2013 Docket Number: DOT-OST-2013-0014 for NPRM: Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 87. Popular Title: OHMS: FAST Act for Real-Time Train Consist Info RIN 2137-AF21 Stage: NPRM Previous N/A Abstract: In accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, will issue regulations that require Class I railroads transporting hazardous materials to generate real-time, electronic train consist information, to include: (1) the identity, quantity, and location of hazardous materials on a train; (2) the point of origin and destination of the train; (3) emergency response information required by the hazardous materials regulations; and (4) an emergency response point of contact designated by the Class I railroad. Each railroad must enter into an agreement with each applicable state and local entities (e.g., fusion centers) to provide them with secure and confidential access to the electronic information for each train transporting hazardous materials in the jurisdiction of the entity for purposes of sharing with State and local first responders, emergency response officials, and law enforcement personnel that are involved in emergency response activities. Effects: Prompting action: Statute Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/25/2016 Docket Number: PHMSA-2016-0015 Dates for NPRM: Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None