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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

Table of Contents

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part 125 Operators

2. Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations

3. Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage)

4. Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area

5. Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction

6. Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS) and SFAR 88

7. Drug Enforcement Assistance

8. Part 145: Repair Stations--Ratings and Quality System

9. Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

10. Security Related Considerations in the Design and Operation of Transport Category Airplanes

11. Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport

12. Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. XX -- Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Airplane Special Training, Experience, and Operating Requirements

13. Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJS)

14. Re-registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration

15. Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipage Mandate To Support Air Traffic Control Service

16. Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements

17. Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers

18. Part 121 Pilot Age Limit

Federal Highway Administration

19. National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity

20. Express Lane Demonstration Project

21. Projects of National and Regional Significance

22. Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites

23. Real-Time System Management Information Program

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

24. Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the Commercial Driver's License

25. Unified Registration System

26. Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border

27. Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States

28. New Entrant Safety Assurance Process

29. Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors

30. Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement

31. Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents

32. Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle

33. Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Intermodal Equipment

34. Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance

35. Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard

36. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

37. Interstate Van Operations

38. Consumer Complaint Information

39. Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards

40. Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Safety

41. Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations

42. Carrier Safety Fitness Determination

Federal Railroad Administration

43. Amendments to Design Standards for Pressurized Railroad Tank Cars

44. Passenger Train Emergency Systems

45. Grant Program for Local Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects

46. Regulatory Relief for Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Implementation

47. Hours of Service Record Keeping

Federal Transit Administration

48. Major Capital Investment Projects - New/Small Starts

49. Protection of Parks, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites

50. Contractor Performance Assessment for Capital Investment Program

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

51. Rear Convex Cross-View Mirrors

52. Roof Crush Resistance

53. Part 571.3 Definitions, Designated Seating Position

54. Side Impact Protection Upgrade - FMVSS No. 214

55. Reduced Stopping Distance Requirements for Truck Tractors

56. Subpart T Hybrid III-10C Dummy, 10-Year-Old Child

57. Automotive Fuel Economy Manufacturing Incentives for Alternative Fueled Vehicles

58. Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, Model Years 2012 and Beyond

Office of the Secretary

59. Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities

60. Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers

61. Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program

62. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel

63. Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs

64. Accommodations in Air Travel for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind Individuals

65. Protection of Sensitive Security Information

66. Oversales and Denied Boarding Compensation

67. Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: State Laws Requiring Drug and Alcohol Rule Violation Information

68.  Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

69. Pipeline Safety: Protecting Unusually Sensitive Areas from Rural Onshore Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines and Low-Stress Lines

70. Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Safety and Security for Hazardous Materials Shipments

71. Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Storage of Explosives During Transportation

72. Hazardous Materials: Enforcement Regulations

73. Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management

74. Control Room Management/Human Factors



Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
1. 
Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part 125 Operators Red
Popular Title: Digital Flight Data Recorder/B-737
RIN 2120-AG87
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/18/1999; End of Comment Period 12/20/1999; SNPRM Publication Date 09/05/06; End of Comment Period 12/04/06
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for transport category airplanes to add a requirement for all Boeing 737 (B-737) series airplanes to record additional flight data parameters. It is based on safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the investigation of the 1994 USAir FLight 427 accident. This rulemaking is significant because of substantial public interest. A final rule had been scheduled for August 11, 2000. Since publication of the NPRM, the FAA has mandated significant changes to the rudder system on 737s. Accordingly, the proposed rule would apply to a different set of airplanes than originally anticipated. The FAA has requested comment on this change in applicability and updated economic information about the installation of the proposed monitoring equipment.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/15/1999
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/29/2000  11/03/3000  10/25/2000 
To OMB 06/28/2000  12/04/2000  12/26/2000 
Returned by OMB     09/18/2001 
Resubmitted to OST   04/30/2004  05/04/2004 
Returned to Mode     09/08/2004 
Resubmitted to OST/3   12/01/2004  11/08/2004 
Resubmitted to OMB/2   04/29/2008   
OMB Clearance 07/28/2000  07/28/2008   
Publication Date 08/11/2000  08/14/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
2. 
Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations Red
Popular Title: Cockpit Voice Recorder
RIN 2120-AH88
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/28/2005; End of Comment Period 04/29/2005; Extension of Comment Period 04/27/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 06/28/2005.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for certain air carriers, operators, and aircraft manufacturers. This rulemaking would increase the duration of CVR and flight data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the data recording rate of certain DFDR parameters; require physical separation of the DFDR and CVR; improve the reliability of the power supply to both the CVR and DFDR; and, if data-link communication equipment is installed, require that all data-link communications received by an aircraft be recorded.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/30/1999
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/08/2006  07/06/2007  07/18/2007 
To OMB 10/09/2006  10/07/2007   
OMB Clearance 01/05/2006  01/07/2008   
Publication Date 01/19/2007  01/11/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
3. 
Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage) Red
Popular Title: Aging Aircraft Widespread Fatigue
RIN 2120-AI05
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/18/2006; End of Comment Period 7/17/2006; Extended Comment Period 7/17/2006; End of Extended Comment Period 9/18/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would require design approval holders to establish limits of validity (LOVs) of the engineering data that support the maintenance programs for certain transport category airplanes, and it would require them to determine if maintenance actions are needed to prevent widespread fatigue damage before an airplane reaches its LOV. This rulemaking would require operators of any affected airplane to incorporate the LOV and any necessary service information into their maintenance programs. This rulemaking would also prohibit operation of an affected airplane beyond the operational limit, unless an operator has incorporated an extended LOV and any necessary service information into its maintenance program.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/14/2004
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/14/2007  03/10/2008   
To OMB 06/20/2007  04/14/2008   
OMB Clearance 09/20/2007  07/15/2008   
Publication Date 09/28/2007  08/10/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
4. 
Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area Black
Popular Title: DC Flight Rules
RIN 2120-AI17
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date: 08/04/2005; End of Comment Period 11/02/2005; Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 11/07/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 02/06/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would codify restrictions for certain aircraft operations in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. This action is necessary because of the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks. The FAA intends by this action to help the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense protect national assets in the National Capital region. We are developing the rule in conjunction with the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/18/2003
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
5. 
Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction Red
Popular Title: Fuel Tank Flammability/Inerting
RIN 2120-AI23
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/23/2006; End of Comment Period 3/23/2006; Extension of Comment Period 3/21/2006; End of Extended Comment Period 5/08/2006. NPRM: Publication Date 11/23/2005;End of Comment Period 03/23/2006;Extension of Comment Period 03/21/2006;End of Extended Comment Period 05/08/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking will require that flammability reduction means be incorporated into existing airplanes, newly manufactured airplanes, and new designs. It establishes new design standards for future and pending applications for type certification as well as new operating rules for retrofitting existing airplanes.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/17/2004
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/14/2007  06/26/2007  07/13/2007 
Returned to Mode     08/13/2007 
Resubmitted to OST     08/27/2007 
Returned to Mode/2     09/10/2007 
Resubmitted to OST/2     09/25/2007 
To OMB 06/20/2007  10/25/2007   
OMB Clearance 09/20/2007  01/25/2008   
Publication Date 09/28/2007  02/08/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
6. 
Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS) and SFAR 88 Red
Popular Title: EAPAS
RIN 2120-AI31
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/06/2005; End of Comment Period 02/03/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would change wiring system and fuel tank system requirements for transport category airplanes. It will organize and clarify design requirements for wire systems, by moving existing regulatory references to wiring into a single section of the regulations specifically for wiring and adding new certification rules to address aging issues in wire systems. This rulemaking would require holders of type certificates for certain transport category airplanes to conduct analyses and make necessary changes to existing Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to improve maintenance procedures for wire systems. It would require operators to incorporate those ICA for wiring into their maintenance or inspection programs. It will also clarify requirements of certain existing operational rules for operators to incorporate ICA for fuel tank systems into their maintenance or inspection programs. The intent of this rulemaking is to help ensure the continued safety of commercial airplanes by improving the design, installation, and maintenance of their electrical wiring systems as well as by aligning those requirements as closely as possible with the requirements for fuel tank system safety.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/17/2004
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/01/2007  05/14/2007  05/15/2007 
To OMB 03/05/2007  06/14/2007  07/11/2007 
OMB Clearance 06/08/2007  10/11/2007  10/10/2007 
Publication Date 06/18/2007  10/25/2007   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
7. 
Drug Enforcement Assistance Green
Popular Title: Drug Enf Assistance
RIN 2120-AI43
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/05/2007; End of Comment Period 3/06/2007.
Abstract: This rule would amend airmen certification and aircraft registration requirements. Two years after the final rule becomes effective, paper pilot certificates would no longer be used to exercise piloting privileges. Five years after the final rule becomes effective, certain other paper airmen certificates, such as those of flight engineers and mechanics, would no longer be used to exercise the privileges authorized by those certificates. To exercise the privileges after those respective dates, the airmen would have to hold upgraded, counterfeit-resistant plastic certificates. Student pilots would not be affected. In addition, those who transfer ownership of U.S.-registered aircraft would have five days from the transaction to notify the FAA Aircraft Registry. Those who apply for aircraft registration would have to include their printed or typed name with their signature. These changes are responsive to concerns raised in the FAA Drug Enforcement Assistance Act. The purpose of the changes is to upgrade the quality of data and documents to assist Federal, State, and local agencies to enforce the Nation's drug laws.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 09/18/1989
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/06/2004
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/31/2007     
To OMB 01/31/2008     
OMB Clearance 05/02/2008     
Publication Date 05/16/2008     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
8. 
Part 145: Repair Stations--Ratings and Quality System Black
Popular Title: Part 145
RIN 2120-AI53
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for repair stations by revising the system of ratings and requiring repair stations to establish a quality program. This rulemaking would add changes critical to maintaining safety. These include: requiring a repair station to maintain a capability list; requiring a repair station to designate a chief inspector; requiring permanent housing for all repair stations for their facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel; and identifying reasons for denying a repair station certificate, especially when a previously held certificate has been revoked. In addition, the rulemaking would clarify recent revisions to the repair station regulations. This action is necessary to reflect changes in aviation technology and repair station business practices.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/18/2001
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 11/18/2008     
To OMB 01/20/2009     
OMB Clearance 03/20/2009     
Publication Date 03/25/2009     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
9. 
Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Green
Popular Title: Special Training for DC ADIZ
RIN 2120-AI63
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication date 7/5/2006; End of Comment Period 9/5/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training requirements for any pilot who flies under visual flight rules within 100 nautical miles of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's omni-directional range/distance measuring equipment. The training primarily focuses on the procedures for flying in and around Washington, DC's Special Flight Rules Area and Flight Restricted Zone.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/19/2008     
To OMB 07/21/2008     
OMB Clearance 10/20/2008     
Publication Date 11/03/2008     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
10. 
Security Related Considerations in the Design and Operation of Transport Category Airplanes Black
Popular Title: Security Considerations
RIN 2120-AI66
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would implement certain security related requirements governing the design of transport category airplanes. The requirements would provide improved airplane design features and greater protection of the cabin, flightdeck, and cargo compartments from the detonation of explosive or incendiary devices, penetration by projectiles, and intrusion by unauthorized persons. The FAA would also require operators to establish a "least risk bomb location" on all affected airplanes and to incorporate certain information into relevant operator's manuals. This rule would adopt several International Civil Aviation Organization standards and harmonize FAA and international regulations.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/04/2001
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
11. 
Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport Black
Popular Title: LaGuardia Airport
RIN 2120-AI70
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/09/06; End of Comment Period 10/30/06; Comment Period Extended 10/24/06; End of Extended Comment Period 12/26/06.
Abstract: This rulemaking would provide a long-term solution to increased congestion and delay at New York's LaGuardia Airport (Laguardia). The rulemaking, if adopted, would establish an operational limit on the number of aircraft landing and taking off at the airport. To offset the effect of this limit, the rulemaking would increase utilization of the airport by encouraging the use of larger aircraft through implementing an airport-wide, average aircraft size requirement designed to increase the number of passengers that may use the airport within the overall proposed operational limits.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Information Collection
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/04/2005
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
12. 
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. XX -- Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Airplane Special Training, Experience, and Operating Requirements Red
Popular Title: MU-2B
RIN 2120-AI82
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/28/06; End of Comment Period 10/30/06; SNPRM: Publication Date 01/03/07; End of Comment Period 02/03/07
Abstract: This rulemaking would create new pilot training, experience, and operating requirements in a Special Federal Aviation Regulation applicable to the Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane. Following an increased accident and incident rate in the MU-2B airplane, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a safety evaluation of the MU-2B series airplane and found that changes in the training and operating requirements for that airplane are needed. These regulations would improve pilot training for the MU-2B airplane.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Information Collection
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/29/2006
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/28/2007  07/30/2007  08/17/2007 
To OMB 06/01/2007  11/08/2007   
OMB Clearance 06/08/2007  02/08/2008   
Publication Date 07/06/2007  02/27/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
13. 
Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJS) Red
Popular Title: VLJ
RIN 2120-AI84
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would change the operation regulations to accommodate the entry into the airspace system of very light jets. These changes are necessary because of the introduction of a new type of airplane as a result of significant changes in the aviation industry. The rulemaking resulted, in part, from recommendations from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Parts 14 CFR 135/125. The rulemaking would cover pilot crew, equipment, training, and dispatch requirements for the safe operation of this new type of airplane.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/15/2006
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/29/2006  07/08/2008   
To OMB 01/31/2007  08/05/2008   
OMB Clearance 02/27/2007  11/05/2008   
Publication Date 03/13/2007  11/12/2008   
End of Comment Period 06/13/2007  02/10/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
14. 
Re-registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration Red
Popular Title: Re-registration & Renewal of Aircraft Registration
RIN 2120-AI89
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend requirements concerning the registration of aircraft. The rulemaking is based on the need to increase and maintain the accuracy of aircraft registration information in the Civil Aviation Registry. This rulemaking would ensure aircraft owners periodically provide information regarding changes in registration. The rulemaking would respond to the concerns of law enforcement and other government agencies and would provide more accurate, up-to-date aircraft registration information to all users of the Civil Aviation Registry database.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/2004
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 01/24/2007    01/24/2007 
Returned to Mode     03/07/2007 
Resubmitted to OST   05/11/2007  05/04/2007 
Returned to Mode/2     05/23/2007 
Resubmitted to OST/2   06/15/2007  06/12/2007 
Returned to Mode/3   06/26/2007  06/26/2007 
Resubmitted to OST/3   09/19/2007  09/19/2007 
To OMB 02/24/2007  10/19/2007   
OMB Clearance 05/24/2007  01/22/2008   
Publication Date 06/08/2007  02/05/2008   
End of Comment Period 08/08/2007  04/07/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
15. 
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipage Mandate To Support Air Traffic Control Service Red
Popular Title: ADS-B
RIN 2120-AI92
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would require Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment on aircraft to operate in certain classes of airspace within the United States National Airspace System. The rulemaking is necessary to accommodate the expected increase in demand for air transportation, as described in the Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan. The intended effect of this rule is to provide the Federal Aviation Administration with a comprehensive surveillance system that accommodates the anticipated increase in operations and would provide a platform for additional flight applications and services.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/26/2006
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 04/02/2007  06/01/2007  06/01/2007 
To OMB 05/02/2007  06/29/2007  07/05/2007 
OMB Clearance 08/02/2007  09/28/2007   
Publication Date 08/16/2007  10/05/2007   
End of Comment Period 11/16/2007  01/04/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
16. 
Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements Black
Popular Title: Duty Limitations And Rest Requirements
RIN 2120-AI93
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/20/1995; End of Comment Period 03/19/1996; Comment Period Extended 3/20/1996; End of Extended Comment Period 6/19/1996.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations on duty period limitations, flight time limitations, and rest requirements for flight crewmembers engaged in air transportation. The changes would respond to the need to ensure that the rules will continue to provide the minimum level of safety. This rulemaking responds to public and congressional interest in regulating flight crewmember rest requirements, NTSB Safety Recommendations, petitions for rulemaking, and scientific data. This action is considered significant because of substantial public interest. The FAA is considering proposing additional changes in response to comments received on the NPRM.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
17. 
Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers Red
Popular Title: Part 121, Subparts N and O
RIN 2120-AJ00
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for crewmember and dispatcher training programs in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. The rulemaking would enhance traditional training programs by requiring the use of flight simulation 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
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 04/27/2007  09/28/2007  10/03/2007 
To OMB 05/29/2007  11/03/2007   
OMB Clearance 08/29/2007  02/03/2008   
Publication Date 09/10/2007  02/10/2008   
End of Comment Period 01/10/2008  05/10/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
18. 
Part 121 Pilot Age Limit Red
Popular Title: Age 65
RIN 2120-AJ01
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would raise the upper age limit for pilots serving in air carrier operations (14 CFR part 121) to age 65, as long as the other pilot at the controls is under age 60. In addition, and to conform to ICAO standards, the FAA would make a minor amendment to airmen certification rules to require that air carrier pilots over age 60 hold an FAA first-class medical certificate.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2007
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/13/2007  10/12/2007   
To OMB 10/15/2007  11/13/2007   
OMB Clearance 01/15/2008  02/13/2008   
Publication Date 01/25/2008  02/21/2008   
End of Comment Period 04/25/2008  05/21/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Highway Administration
Federal Highway Administration
19. 
National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Green
Popular Title: Retroreflectivity of Road Signs
RIN 2125-AE98
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/30/2004; End of Comment Period 10/28/2004; Extension of Comment Period 10/22/2004; End of Extended Comment Period 02/01/2005. SNPRM: Publication Date 05/08/2006;End of Comment Period 11/06/2006.
Abstract: This action would update the standards for retroreflectivity of traffic signs. Section 406(a) of the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1993, requires the Secretary of Transportation to revise the MUTCD to include a standard for a minimum level of retroreflectivity that must be maintained for traffic signs. The FHWA is interested in establishing standards for nighttime visibility of traffic signs. The FHWA will develop these standards by considering the results of research, engineering practices and comments received in response to this notice of proposed amendments. This rulemaking was downgraded on 9/14/07 and will not appear on next month's report.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/07/2003
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/09/2007  08/01/2007  07/27/2007 
To OMB 08/10/2007  09/03/2007   
OMB Clearance 11/09/2007  12/03/2007   
Publication Date 11/30/2007  12/14/2007   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
20. 
Express Lane Demonstration Project Red
Popular Title: Tolling
RIN 2125-AF07
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would establish requirements, standards, or performance specifications for automated toll collection systems implemented under the Express Lanes Demonstration Project.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Complete rulemaking : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 01/31/2006  10/04/2006  09/13/2006 
Returned to Mode     01/17/2007 
Resubmitted to OST     03/30/2007 
Returned to Mode/2     04/03/2007 
Resubmitted to OST/2   05/11/2007  05/11/2007 
To OMB 03/02/2006  06/01/2007  06/01/2007 
OMB Clearance 06/02/2006  09/03/2007  08/31/2007 
Publication Date 06/09/2006  09/14/2007  09/20/2007 
End of Comment Period 08/09/2006  11/14/2007  11/19/2007 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 72 FR 53736


Federal Highway Administration
21. 
Projects of National and Regional Significance Red
Popular Title: PNRS
RIN 2125-AF08
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/24/2006; End of Comment Period 9/24/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, establish the manner in which the Secretary will evaluate and rate the transportation infrastructure projects based on the results of preliminary engineering, project justification, and the degree of non-Federal financial commitment.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final rule : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/04/2007  12/19/2007   
To OMB 11/05/2007  01/25/2008   
OMB Clearance 02/04/2008  04/25/2008   
Publication Date 02/18/2008  04/30/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
22. 
Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites Red
Popular Title: 4(f) Parks
RIN 2125-AF14
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/27/2006; End of Comment Period 9/26/2006.
Abstract: This FHWA/FTA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to be considered and the standards to be applied in determining the prudence and feasability of alternatives under section 4(f) (138 of title 23, U.S. Code, and section 303 of title 49, U.S. Code). Section 4(f) properties include certain parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites described in section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-670). Section 4(f) generally prohibits the use of such properties for transportation projects unless the Secretary of Transportation finds there is no feasible and prudent alternative and all possible planning to minimize the harm is undertaken.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final rule by : 08/10/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/03/2007  08/31/2007  08/31/2007 
To OMB 05/31/2007  10/01/2007   
OMB Clearance 08/29/2007  01/02/2008   
Publication Date 09/10/2007  01/16/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
23. 
Real-Time System Management Information Program Red
Popular Title: Real-Time Management
RIN 2125-AF19
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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 (SAFETEA-LU) 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:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/31/2006
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 01/11/2007  08/17/2007  08/07/2007 
Returned to Mode     09/14/2007 
Resubmitted to OST   09/21/2007  09/19/2007 
To OMB 02/11/2007  10/19/2007   
OMB Clearance 05/11/2007  01/19/2008   
Publication Date 05/31/2007  01/31/2008   
End of Comment Period 07/31/2007  03/29/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
24. 
Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the Commercial Driver's License Green
Popular Title: Medical CDL
RIN 2126-AA10
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 7/15/1994; End of Comment Period 11/14/1994. NPRM: Publication date 11/16/2006; End of Comment Period 2/14/2007.
Abstract: This rulemaking would require those commercial driver's license (CDL) drivers who are required to obtain a Federal medical certification for the current status of that certification be made part of the commercial driver's licensing and renewal process, as required by Section 215 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Incorporating the current medical certification status information into the State-administered Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) driver record would improve highway safety by requiring those drivers who are required by Federal regulations to obtain a medical certificate to provide proof of that medical certification in order to obtain or retain a CDL. It would enable electronic verification of the current medical certification status as part of existing employer and enforcement programs. It would eliminate the requirement for those CDL operators who are required by Federal regulations to obtain a medical certificate to carry their medical examiner's certificate in addition to their CDL since an electronic record would verify that there is a valid medical certificate. FMCSA is currently reviewing comments to the docket.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Privacy Impact
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/15/1993
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/11/2007     
To OMB 01/14/2008     
OMB Clearance 04/14/2008     
Publication Date 04/28/2008     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
25. 
Unified Registration System Red
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. 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 SAFETEA-LU. The replacement system for the Single State Registration System, which the ICC Termination Act originally directed be merged under URS, will be addressed separately.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Information Collection
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 01/01/1998
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1996
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/02/2007  11/08/2007   
To OMB 03/08/2007  12/07/2007   
OMB Clearance 06/08/2007  03/07/2008   
Publication Date 06/29/2007  03/28/2008   
End of Comment Period 09/28/2007  07/01/2008   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Other, higher priorities
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
26. 
Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Mot