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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

Table of Contents

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage)

2. Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJs)

3. Re-registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration

4. Activation of Ice Protection

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

6. Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements

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

8. Part 121 Pilot Age Limit

9. Fire Protection

10. Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engine Standards Overtorque Limits

11. Safety Management Systems (SMS)

12. Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check in Single-Piloted Turbojet Airplanes

13. Certification of Turbojets

14. Flightcrew Alerting (Formerly Warning, Caution and Advisory Lights)

15. Restrictions on Operators Employing Former Flight Standards Service Aviation Safety Inspectors

16. Production and Airworthiness Approvals

17. Part 129 Operations Specifications

18. Congestion Management Rule for John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport

19. Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport

Federal Highway Administration

20. Express Lane Demonstration Program

21. Real-Time System Management Information Program

22. National Tunnel Inspection Standards

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

23. Unified Registration System

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

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

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

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

28. Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle

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

30. Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard

31. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

32. Consumer Complaint Information

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

34. Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Safety

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

36. Carrier Safety Fitness Determination

37. New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999

38. CMV Driver Positive Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Results Database

Federal Railroad Administration

39. Hours of Service Record Keeping

40. Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety

41. Safety Appliance Standards, Miscellaneous Revisions

42. Positive Train Control

43. Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing for Maintenance-of-Way Employees

44. Risk Reduction Program

Maritime Administration

45. Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and Shippers Having Responsibility To Provide a Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels in the Shipment of Cargoes on Ocean Vessels.

46. Cargo Preference - Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement & Collection of Civil Penalties

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

47. Roof Crush Resistance

48. Reduced Stopping Distance Requirements for Truck Tractors

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

50. Ejection Mitigation

51. FMVSS No. 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention

52. Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use

53. Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors

54. Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information

55. Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2012-2016

56. FMVSS No. 118 Automatic Reversal Systems

57. Requirements for Temporary Vehicle Trade-In Program

Office of the Secretary

58. Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities

59. Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program

60. Protection of Sensitive Security Information

61. Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

62. Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Packaging Amendments

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

64. Hazardous Materials: Enforcement Regulations

65. Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management

66. Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Security Plans

67. Pipeline Safety: Control Room Management/Human Factors

68. Hazardous Materials; Combination Packages Containing Liquids Intended for Transport by Aircraft

69. Hazardous Materials: Registration and Fee Assessment Program

70. Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations

71. Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries



Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
1. 
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 into the airworthiness limitations section of the instructions for continued airworthiness. This rulemaking would also prohibit operation of an affected airplane beyond the LOV, unless an operator has incorporated an extended LOV and any necessary service information into its maintenance program.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/14/2004
Docket Number: FAA-2006-24281
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/14/2007  07/29/2009   
To OMB 06/20/2007  08/31/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/20/2007  11/30/2009   
Publication Date 09/28/2007  12/14/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
2. 
Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJs) Red
Popular Title: VLJ
RIN 2120-AI84
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a rule to allow passenger-carrying commuter operations to be conducted under the provisions of part 135 using multiengine turbojets, certificated under either part 23 or part 25, configured with 9 or fewer passenger seats. The rulemaking would allow multiengine turbojet operators to provide commuter service to the traveling public, thus accommodating new techonologies and a new generation of turbojet airplanes that otherwise would not be allowed in part 135 commuter service. Since 1995, turbojets used in scheduled operations must operate under the provisions of part 121. This current rulemaking resulted, in part, from recommendations from the Aviation Rulemaking Committee for parts 14 CFR 135/125 and covers pilot crew, equipment, training, and dispatch requirements for the safe operation of this new generation airplane. The previous internet report listed this item as an NPRM with a scheduled publication date of 10/20/09. FAA is now reconsidering what action to take with respect to this rulemaking.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/15/2006
Docket Number:
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
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
3. 
Re-registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration Green
Popular Title: Re-registration & Renewal of Aircraft Registration
RIN 2120-AI89
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 2/28/2008; End of Comment Period 8/28/2008
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
Docket Number: FAA-2008-0188
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/11/2009  05/28/2009  05/29/2009 
To OMB 06/11/2009  07/23/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/11/2009  10/22/2009   
Publication Date 09/25/2009  11/03/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
4. 
Activation of Ice Protection Red
Popular Title: Activation of Ice Protection
RIN 2120-AI90
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 04/26/2007; End of Comment Period 07/25/2007
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the airworthiness standards applicable to transport category airplanes certificated for flight in icing conditions. The standards would require a means to ensure timely activation of the airframe ice protection system. This rulemaking is the result of information gathered from a review of icing accidents and incidents, and is intended to improve the level of safety for new airplane designs when operating in icing conditions.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/28/2006
Docket Number: FAA-2007-27653
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST     12/05/2008 
To OMB 02/19/2009  04/19/2009  03/31/2009 
OMB Clearance 05/19/2009  07/19/2009  06/08/2009 
Publication Date 06/02/2009  08/02/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
5. 
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipage Mandate To Support Air Traffic Control Service Green
Popular Title: ADS-B
RIN 2120-AI92
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/2007; End of Comment Period 11/19/07; Comment Period Extended 01/03/2008; End of Extended Comment Period 03/03/2008.
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
EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/26/2006
Docket Number: FAA-2007-29305
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 12/14/2009     
To OMB 01/14/2010     
OMB Clearance 04/14/2010     
Publication Date 04/28/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
6. 
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
Docket Number:
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
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
7. 
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
Docket Number: FAA-2008-0677
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 04/27/2007  09/28/2007  10/03/2007 
To OMB 05/29/2007  03/03/2008  03/06/2008 
OMB Clearance 08/29/2007  07/03/2008  06/06/2008 
Publication Date 09/10/2007  01/12/2009  01/12/2009 
End of Comment Period 01/10/2008  05/12/2009  05/12/2009 
Extension of Comment Period     04/20/2009 
End of Extension of Comment Period     08/10/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 1280


Federal Aviation Administration
8. 
Part 121 Pilot Age Limit Red
Popular Title: Age 65
RIN 2120-AJ01
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would correct the language of the Code of Federal Regulations to bring it into conformance with recent legislation raising the upper age limit for pilots serving in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations until they reach their 65th birthday. Congress enacted legislation, effective December 13, 2007, mandating an Age-65 limit for pilots for purposes of Title 49 USC.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2007
Docket Number: FAA-2006-26139
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 03/28/2008    06/26/2008 
Returned to Mode     10/01/2008 
Resubmitted to OST     10/03/2008 
Returned to Mode/2     10/31/2008 
Resubmitted to OST/2   11/19/2008  11/17/2008 
To OMB 04/29/2008  05/20/2009  05/26/2009 
OMB Clearance 07/29/2008  08/26/2009  06/08/2009 
Publication Date 08/07/2008  09/08/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
9. 
Fire Protection Green
Popular Title: Fire Protection III
RIN 2120-AJ04
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/21/2008; End of Comment Period 05/21/2008
Abstract: This rulemaking would change the fire protection standards for issuing original and amended type certificates for aircraft engines and harmonize Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency certification standards. Harmonization would lower the cost of airplane engine development, enhance safety, simplify international type certifications, codify current industry practices, and clarify existing requirements.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/17/1994
Docket Number: FAA-2007-28503
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/27/2009  05/01/2009  03/13/2009 
To OMB 03/27/2009  04/17/2009  04/21/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/29/2009  07/17/2009  06/19/2009 
Publication Date 07/13/2009  07/31/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
10. 
Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engine Standards Overtorque Limits Red
Popular Title: Overtorque Limits
RIN 2120-AJ06
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/26/2008; End of Comment Period 06/24/2008
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the certification standards for aircraft engines to establish requirements for approval of maximum engine overtorque. Specifically, this rulemaking would add a new engine overtorque test, amend engine ratings and operating limits, and define maximum engine overtorque for certain turbopropeller and turboshaft engines. The rulemaking would harmonize applicable United States (U.S.) and European standards and simplify airworthiness approvals for import and export of aircraft engines.
Effects:
  EU
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/20/1998
Docket Number: FAA-2007-28502
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/27/2009  04/30/2009  03/31/2009 
To OMB 03/27/2009  04/30/2009  05/14/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/29/2009  08/14/2009   
Publication Date 07/13/2009  08/21/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
11. 
Safety Management Systems (SMS) Red
Popular Title: SMS
RIN 2120-AJ15
Stage: ANPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would require a Safety Management System (SMS) for FAA certificate holders, certain product manufacturers, applicants, and employers. This action is being taken to further enhance the practice of managing safety, conducting risk and system assessments and analysis, undertaking preventive and corrective actions, and creating a safety culture. The intended effect of this action would make the United States compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) annexes.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/25/2007
Docket Number:
Dates for ANPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 11/25/2008  02/17/2009  02/12/2009 
Returned to Mode     04/15/2009 
Resubmitted to OST     04/20/2009 
To OMB 12/26/2008  07/24/2009  07/01/2009 
OMB Clearance 03/26/2009  10/23/2009   
Publication Date 04/08/2009  11/05/2009   
End of Comment Period 06/08/2009  01/04/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
12. 
Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check in Single-Piloted Turbojet Airplanes Red
Popular Title: PIC Proficiency
RIN 2120-AJ18
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rule would require proficiency checks for pilots in command (PIC) of single-piloted turbojet powered airplanes, allow pilot schools to use Internet-based training without requiring schools to have a physical ground training facility, allow pilot schools and provisional pilot schools to apply for a combined private pilot certification and instrument rating course, and revise the definitions of "complex airplane" and "high performance airplane." FAA believes these actions are necessary to respond to changes in the aviation industry and to avoid imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens. The intended effect of this rule would be to ensure flight crewmembers have the training and qualifications necessary to operate aircraft safely.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/24/2007
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST   12/12/2008  12/22/2008 
To OMB 03/09/2009  04/17/2009  05/01/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/09/2009  08/01/2009   
Publication Date 06/23/2009  08/13/2009   
End of Comment Period 09/23/2009  10/13/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
13. 
Certification of Turbojets Yellow
Popular Title: Turbojets
RIN 2120-AJ22
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would address certification and operational issues surrounding the introduction of light jets. This action is necessary to standardize certification requirements and consolidate these requirements into one location. The intent is to ensure the same standards apply to all light jets.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/02/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/19/2009  03/09/2009  03/03/2009 
To OMB 03/19/2009  04/03/2009  05/01/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/19/2009  08/01/2009   
Publication Date 07/06/2009  08/13/2009   
End of Comment Period 10/06/2009  10/13/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Lack of staffing
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
14. 
Flightcrew Alerting (Formerly Warning, Caution and Advisory Lights) Green
Popular Title: Flightcrew Alerting
RIN 2120-AJ35
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes regarding definitions, prioritization, color requirements, and performance. These changes would update the latest technology and functionality concerning flightcrew alerting. This rulemaking is necessary to add additional alerting functions and to consolidate and standardize definitions and regulations for flightcrew warning, caution, and advisory systems.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/26/2000
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 12/08/2008    12/08/2008 
To OMB 03/02/2009  04/09/2009  04/15/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/02/2009  07/09/2009  06/16/2009 
Publication Date 06/16/2009  07/21/2009   
End of Comment Period 08/17/2009  09/21/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
15. 
Restrictions on Operators Employing Former Flight Standards Service Aviation Safety Inspectors Yellow
Popular Title: Post Employment Restrictions
RIN 2120-AJ36
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit a certificate holder from employing or contracting with a former Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) or other person with certificate holder oversight responsibilities to act as an agent or to represent that certificate holder in any matter before the FAA. This restriction would apply if the person, in the proceeding two year period, has (a) served as, or was responsible for oversight of, a Flight Standards Service ASI; and (b) had the responsibility to inspect, or oversee the inspection of, the operations of the certificate holder. The rulemaking would enhance the FAA´s ability to properly perform its safety mission and to ensure that every passenger can have complete confidence in the integrity of the programs and operations administered by the FAA.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/16/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 03/17/2009  04/01/2009  04/01/2009 
Returned to Mode     04/29/2009 
To OMB 04/17/2009  07/13/2009   
OMB Clearance 07/17/2009  10/13/2009   
Publication Date 07/31/2009  10/27/2009   
End of Comment Period 08/31/2009  11/27/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
16. 
Production and Airworthiness Approvals Red
Popular Title: Production and Airworthiness Approvals
RIN 2120-AJ44
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/2006; End of Comment Period 01/03/2007; Extended Comment Period Publication Date 12/20/06; End of Extended Comment Period Date 02/05/2007
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the certification procedures and identification requirements for aeronautical products and articles. These amendments would update and standardize those requirements for production approval holders (PAHs), revise export airworthiness approval requirements to facilitate global manufacturing, move all part-marking requirements from part 21 to part 45, and amend the identification requirements for products and articles. The intent of these changes is to continue to promote safety by ensuring that aircraft, and products and articles designed specifically for use in aircraft, wherever manufactured, meet appropriate minimum standards for design and construction. This rulemaking was split from RIN 2120-AI78.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/04/2001
Docket Number: FAA-2006-25877
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 01/16/2009  05/15/2009  05/26/2009 
To OMB 03/16/2009  07/06/2009  07/01/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/16/2009  10/05/2009   
Publication Date 06/30/2009  10/17/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
17. 
Part 129 Operations Specifications Green
Popular Title: Part 129 Ops Specs
RIN 2120-AJ45
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify and standardize the rules for application, amendment, suspension or revocation of operations specifications issued to foreign air carriers operating in the United States. This action is necessary to update our processes for Operations Specifications. The intent of this action is to permit operations specifications to be easily revised and updated to meet international standards and the changing aviation environment.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: International Agreement
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/02/2004
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 07/22/2009  08/24/2009   
To OMB 08/24/2009  09/25/2009   
OMB Clearance 11/24/2009  12/28/2009   
Publication Date 12/08/2009  01/11/2010   
End of Comment Period 03/08/2010  04/12/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
18. 
Congestion Management Rule for John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport Green
Popular Title: JFK-EWR Congestion Management Recession
RIN 2120-AJ48
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would rescind the final rule on Congestion Management for John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. The final rule established procedures to address congestion in the New York City area by assigning slots at John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Newark Liberty (Newark) International Airports, assigning to existing operators the majority of slots at the airports, and creating a market by annually auctioning off a limited number of slots in each of the first five years of the rule. The final rule also contained provisions for minimum usage, capping unscheduled operations, and withdrawal for operational need. The rule was scheduled to sunset in ten years.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/22/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/27/2009    03/03/2009 
To OMB 03/16/2009    03/22/2009 
OMB Clearance 03/18/2009  05/17/2009  05/06/2009 
Publication Date 04/07/2009  06/03/2009  05/14/2009 
End of Comment Period 04/22/2009  08/03/2009  06/15/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 22714


Federal Aviation Administration
19. 
Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport Green
Popular Title: LGA Congestion Management Recission
RIN 2120-AJ49
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would rescind the final rule on Congestion Management for LaGuardia Airport. The final rule established procedures to address congestion in the New York City area by assigning slots at LaGuardia Airport (LaGuardia), assigning to existing operators the majority of slots at the airports, and creating a market by annually auctioning off a limited number of slots in each of the first five years of the rule. The final rule also contained provisions for minimum usage, capping unscheduled operations, and withdrawal for operational need. The rule was scheduled to sunset in ten years.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/22/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/27/2009    03/03/2009 
To OMB 03/16/2009    03/22/2009 
OMB Clearance 03/18/2009  05/17/2009  05/06/2009 
Publication Date 04/07/2009  06/03/2009  05/14/2009 
End of Comment Period 04/22/2009  08/03/2009  06/15/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 22717


Federal Highway Administration
Federal Highway Administration
20. 
Express Lane Demonstration Program Red
Popular Title: Tolling
RIN 2125-AF07
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/20/2007; End of Comment Period 11/19/2007.
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 Program.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Complete rulemaking : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FHWA-2006-23597
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 06/23/2008  10/10/2008  10/10/2008 
Returned to Mode     12/02/2008 
Resubmitted to OST     12/05/2008 
Returned to Mode/2     12/20/2009 
Resubmitted to OST/2   05/28/2009  05/06/2009 
To OMB 07/23/2008  07/01/2009   
OMB Clearance 10/23/2008  10/01/2009   
Publication Date 11/07/2008  10/07/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
21. 
Real-Time System Management Information Program Green
Popular Title: Real-Time Management
RIN 2125-AF19
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/14/2009; End of Comment Period 4/14/2009.
Abstract: This action would establish a real-time system management information program to provide, in all States, the capability to monitor, in real-time, the traffic and travel conditions of the major highways of the United States. Section 1201 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (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:
  Economically Significant
Major
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/31/2006
Docket Number: FHWA-2006-24219
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 08/28/2009     
To OMB 09/28/2009     
OMB Clearance 12/28/2009     
Publication Date 01/04/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
22. 
National Tunnel Inspection Standards Green
Popular Title: Tunnel Inspection
RIN 2125-AF24
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/18/08; End of Comment Period 2/17/09.
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 23 CFR Part 650 -- Bridges, Structures, and Hydraulics, by adding the National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) under Subpart E. We anticipate that the NTIS may be modeled after the existing National Bridge Inspection Standards and may include requirements for, among other things, inspection procedures, the qualifications and training of inspectors, and a National Tunnel Inventory.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2008
Docket Number: FHWA-2008-0038
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/22/2010  09/04/2009   
To OMB 03/22/2010  10/05/2009   
OMB Clearance 06/22/2010  01/05/2010   
Publication Date 07/23/2010  01/15/2010   
End of Comment Period 09/23/2010  03/15/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
23. 
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 (URS). This program would serve as a clearinghouse and depository of information on, and identification of, brokers, freight forwarders, and others required to register with the Department of Transportation. The Agency is revising this rulemaking to address amendments directed by 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 : 08/10/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1996
Docket Number: FMCSA-97-2349
Dates for SNPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/02/2007  08/04/2009   
To OMB 03/08/2007  09/07/2009   
OMB Clearance 06/08/2007  12/07/2009   
Publication Date 06/29/2007  12/17/2009   
End of Comment Period 09/28/2007  03/17/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
24. 
Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border Red
Popular Title: Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers
RIN 2126-AA34
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002.
Abstract: This rulemaking would change FMCSA regulations to govern applications by Mexican carriers to operate beyond municipalities and commercial zones at the United State-Mexico border. It would also revise the application form, OP-1MX, to be filed by these Mexican motor carriers. The revised form would require additional information about the applicant´s business and operating practices to allow the FMCSA to determine if the applicant can meet the safety standards established for operating in interstate commerce in the United States. Carriers that had previously submitted an application would have to submit the updated form. These changes are needed to implement part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents as ruled by the Ninth Circuit. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by November 20, 2003. FMCSA will determine the next steps to be taken after enactment of any pending legislation authorizing cross border trucking.
Effects:
  Information Collection
NAFTA
Prompting action: International Agreement
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-98-3298
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
25. 
Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States Red
Popular Title: Safety Monitoring
RIN 2126-AA35
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002.
Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18 months after receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional authority to operate in the United States. It also would establish suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of Registration and operating authority, and incorporate criteria to be used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico-domiciled carriers exercise basic safety management controls. The interim rule included requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which are necessary to comply with the FY-2002 DOT Appropriations Act. On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by November 28, 2003. FMCSA will determine the next steps to be taken after enactment of any pending legislation authorizing cross border trucking.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Federalism
Information Collection
NAFTA
Prompting action: International Agreement
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-1998-3299
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Approved      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
26. 
Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors Red
Popular Title: Safety Auditors Certification
RIN 2126-AA64
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002; Extension of Compliance 06/17/02; End of Extended Compliance 07/17/02. IFR Extension of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 7/28/2003. Notice of Environmental Assessment: Publication Date 10/02/2003; End of Comment Period 11/03/2003. Notice of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 12/23/2003; Compliance Date 1/01/2004.
Abstract: This rulemaking would require that any safety inspection, safety audit, or compliance review be conducted by a certified inspector, auditor, or investigator. It is required by section 211 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Based on comments to the Interim Final Rule (IFR), the agency will issue a NPRM that addresses issues not clarified in the IFR.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  NPRM : 12/09/2000
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999
Docket Number: FAA-2007-28100
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: Other, higher priorities
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
27. 
Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement Green
Popular Title: USA PATRIOT Act Rule
RIN 2126-AA70
Stage: Interim Final Rule/4
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/05/2003; End of Comment Period 07/07/2003. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 11/07/2003; End of Comment Period 01/06/2004. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 08/19/2004; Interim Final Rule/3: Publication Date 08/19/2004.
Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit States from issuing, renewing, transferring or upgrading a commercial driver´s license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement, unless the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has first conducted a background check on the applicant and determined the applicant does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA simultaneously published interim final rules. FMCSA has published another IFR corresponding to TSA´s extension of compliance date. Since this rulemaking conforms to TSA´s rulemaking, the rulemaking is dependent upon TSA action. This action is considered significant because of substantial public and congressional interest, and national security.
Effects:
  NAFTA
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001
Docket Number: FMCSA-2001-11117
Dates for Interim Final Rule/4:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 03/22/2005    03/21/2005 
To OMB     04/14/2005 
OMB Clearance     04/25/2005 
Publication Approved 05/26/2005    04/25/2005 
Publication Date 05/31/2005    04/29/2005 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/4: 70 FR 22268


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
28. 
Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle Red
Popular Title: Household Goods Brokers
RIN 2126-AA84
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 12/22/2004; End of Comment Period 02/22/2005. NPRM: Publication date 2/8/2007; End of Comment Period 5/9/2007
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the American Moving and Storage Association´s petition for rulemaking and implement certain provisions of Subtitle B of SAFETEA-LU. FMCSA would determine in this rulemaking whether 49 CFR part 371 needs to be amended to protect consumers against unscrupulous brokers of household goods.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 08/10/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/12/2003
Docket Number: FMCSA-2004-17008
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
29. 
Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance Red
Popular Title: Electronic On-Board Recorders
RIN 2126-AA89
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 9/01/2004; End of Comment Period 11/30/2004. NPRM: Publication Date 01/18/2007;End of Comment Period 04/18/2007.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to incorporate new performance standards for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) installed in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) manufactured 2 years after the effective date of a final rule. On-board hours-of-service recording devices meeting FMCSA´s current requirements and voluntarily installed in CMVs manufactured before that date could continue to be used for the remainder of the service life of those CMVs. Motor carriers that have demonstrated a history of serious noncompliance with the hours-of-service (HOS) rules would be subject to mandatory installation of EOBRs meeting the new performance standards (a remedial directive). The motor carrier would then be required to install EOBRs in all of its CMVs regardless of their date of manufacture and to use the devices for HOS recordkeeping for a period of 2 years, unless the carrier already had equipped its vehicles with automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDs) meeting the Agency´s current requirements under 49 CFR 395.15 and could demonstrate to FMCSA that its drivers understand how to use the devices. FMCSA would encourage industry-wide use of EOBRs by providing the following incentives for motor carriers to voluntarily use EOBRs in their CMVs: Revising the Agency´s compliance review procedures to permit examination of a random sample of drivers´ records of duty status; and providing partial relief from HOS supporting documents requirements, if certain conditions are satisfied.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Information Collection
Privacy
Peer Review
Prompting action: Court Action
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/09/2004
Docket Number: FMCSA-2004-18940
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/03/2008  08/29/2008  09/03/2008 
To OMB 06/05/2008  11/13/2008  11/10/2008 
Withdrawn from OMB   01/23/2009  01/23/2009 
Resubmitted to OST     04/27/2009 
Resubmitted to OMB   08/06/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/05/2008  11/06/2009   
Publication Date 09/19/2008  11/16/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Other, higher priorities
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
30. 
Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard Black
Popular Title: Diabetes Standard
RIN 2126-AA95
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/17/2006;End of Comment Period 06/15/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking action would amend FMCSA´s medical qualification standards to allow drivers with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, without seeking an exemption from the FMCSRs. This action is required by PL 109-59 (2005) Section 4129.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2005-23151
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
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 Motor Carrier Safety Administration
31. 
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Red
Popular Title: National Registry
RIN 2126-AA97
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/01/08; End of Comment Period 01/30/09
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training, testing and certification standards for medical examiners responsible for certifying that interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers meet established physical qualifications standards; provide a database (or National Registry) of medical examiners that meet the prescribed standards for use by motor carriers, drivers, and Federal and State enforcement personnel in determining whether a medical examiner is qualified to conduct examinations of interstate truck and bus drivers; and require medical examiners to transmit electronically to FMCSA the name of the driver and a numerical identifier for each driver that is examined. The rulemaking would also establish the process by which medical examiners that fail to meet or maintain the minimum standards would be removed from the National Registry. This action is in response to section 4116 of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users.
Effects:
  Major
Unfunded Mandate
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Information Collection
Privacy
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 08/10/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number:
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 12/21/2009     
To OMB 01/21/2010     
OMB Clearance 04/21/2010     
Publication Date 05/05/2010     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
32. 
Consumer Complaint Information Red
Popular Title: Consumer Complaint Information
RIN 2126-AB01
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/20/2008; End of Comment Period 4/21/2008.
Abstract: The rulemaking would require each motor carrier of household goods to submit a quarterly report of specific identified information. This rule responds to SAFETEA-LU.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Privacy
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  NPRM : 08/10/2005
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2008-0029
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: Lack of resources
Lack of staffing
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
33. 
Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards Red
Popular Title: Commercial Learner's Permit
RIN 2126-AB02
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/9/2008 ;End of Comment Period 6/9/2008; End of Extended Comment Period 7/9/2008.
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish revisions to the commercial driver’s license knowledge and skills testing standards as required by section 4019 of TEA-21, implement fraud detection and prevention initiatives at the State driver licensing agencies as required by the SAFE Port Act of 2006, and establish new minimum Federal standards for States to issue commercial learner’s permits (CLPs), based in part on the requirements of section 4122 of SAFETEA-LU. In addition, to ensuring the applicant has the appropriate knowledge and skills to operate a commercial motor vehicle, this rule would establish the minimum information that must be on the CLP document and the electronic driver´s record. The rule would also establish maximum issuance and renewal periods, establish a minimum age limit, address issues related to a driver´s State of Domicile, and incorporate previous regulatory guidance into the Federal regulations. This rule would also address issues raised in the SAFE Port Act.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Federalism
Information Collection
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 04/13/2008
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: FMCSA-2007-27659
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 10/01/2009     
To OMB 10/30/2009     
OMB Clearance 01/29/2010     
Publication Date 02/19/2010     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
34. 
Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Safety Red
Popular Title: Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Safety
RIN 2126-AB04
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) from driving onto a railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping. It is intended to reduce the incidence of collisions between trains and CMVs. This rulemaking action is required by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994. This rulemaking was downgraded to nonsignificant and will be removed from next month's report.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 02/16/1995
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/16/1994
Docket Number: FMCSA-2006-25660
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/01/2007  07/06/2009   
Publication Date 09/17/2007  11/17/2009   
End of Comment Period 11/17/2007  01/17/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Other, higher priorities
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
35. 
Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations Green
Popular Title: Entry Level Driver Training
RIN 2126-AB06
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/26/2007; End of Comment Period 3/28/2008; Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 3/21/2008; End of Extended Comment Period 5/23/2008.
Abstract: This rulemaking would require behind-the-wheel and classroom training for persons who must hold a commercial driver´s license to operate commercial motor vehicles. This action is in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit´s December 2005 decision remanding the May 21, 2004, Final Rule, "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" to the Agency for further consideration. The rulemaking will consider the effectiveness of CMV driver training in reducing crashes, the appropriate types and levels of training that should be mandated, and related costs.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Federalism
Prompting action: Court Action
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/19/2006
Docket Number: FMCSA-2007-27748
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 10/16/2009     
To OMB 11/16/2009     
OMB Clearance 02/16/2010     
Publication Date 02/26/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
36. 
Carrier Safety Fitness Determination Red
Popular Title: CSA 2010 Carrier Safety Fitness Determination
RIN 2126-AB11
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 49 CFR Part 385, Safety Fitness Procedures, in accordance with the Agency´s major new initiative, Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010. CSA 2010 is a new operational model FMCSA plans to implement that is designed to help the Agency carry out its compliance and enforcement programs more efficiently and effectively. Currently, the safety fitness rating of a motor carrier is determined based on the results of a very labor intensive compliance review conducted at the carrier´s place of business. Aside from roadside inspections and new audits, the compliance review is the Agency´s primary intervention. Under CSA 2010, FMCSA would propose to implement a broader array of progressive interventions, some of which allow FMCSA to make contact with more carriers. Through this rulemaking FMCSA would establish safety fitness determinations based on safety data consisting of crashes, inspections, and violation history rather than the standard compliance review. This will enable the Agency to assess the safety performance of a greater segment of the motor carrier industry with the goal of further reducing large truck and bus crashes and fatalities.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/21/2007
Docket Number: FMCSA-2004-18898
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 11/12/2007  07/13/2009   
To OMB 12/15/2007  08/13/2009   
OMB Clearance 03/15/2008  11/13/2009   
Publication Date 03/29/2008  11/27/2009   
End of Comment Period 06/29/2008  02/27/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Awaiting development of additional data
Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
37. 
New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 Black
Popular Title: MCSIA 210(b)
RIN 2126-AB17
Stage: ANPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would consider methods for ensuring a new applicant carrier is knowledgeable about the applicable safety requirements before being granted New Entrant authority. The agency is considering whether to implement a proficiency examination as part of its revised New Entrant Safety Assurance Process as well as other alternatives. This rulemaking responds to issues raised by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety regarding new entrant applicant knowledge.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/28/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for ANPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 06/11/2009    06/12/2009 
To OMB 07/13/2009     
OMB Clearance 10/13/2009     
Publication Date 10/27/2009     
End of Comment Period 01/27/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
38. 
CMV Driver Positive Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Results Database Black
Popular Title: CMV Driver Drug Testing Database
RIN 2126-AB18
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would create a central database for verified positive controlled substances and alcohol test results and refusals to submit to testing. This rulemaking would require employers and service agents to report positive test results and refusals to test into the database. Prospective employers, acting on an application for a driver position with the applicant´s written consent to access the database, would query the databse to determine if any specifc information about the specific driver applicant is in the database before allowing the applicant to be hired and to drive CMVs. This rulemaking is intended to increase highway safety by ensuring CMV drivers, who have tested positive or have refused to submit to testing, have completed the U.S. DOT´s return-to-duty process before driving CMVs.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Privacy
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/15/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/01/2010     
To OMB 03/01/2010     
OMB Clearance 05/31/2010     
Publication Date 06/18/2010     
End of Comment Period 09/30/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
39. 
Hours of Service Record Keeping Green
Popular Title: Hours of Service Record Keeping
RIN 2130-AB85
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the hours of service record keeping regulations to allow for the use of electronic record keeping systems. It would also clarify the existing hours of service recordkeeping regulations to ensure that they are applied consistently to both paper and electronic records. It would also ensure that all records, whether created manually or electronically, would allow for proper enforcement of the hours of service law. This rulemaking was downgraded to nonsignificant.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/02/2006
Docket Number: FRA-2006-26176
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 04/15/2009  04/30/2009  04/30/2009 
Publication Date 06/15/2009  06/30/2009  05/27/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 74 FR 25330


Federal Railroad Administration
40. 
Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety Red
Popular Title: Roadway Worker Protection; Adjacent-Track On-Track
RIN 2130-AB96
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would simplify the determination regarding whether or not adjacent track protection is required for roadway work groups engaged in large-scale maintenance or construction, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 214. The recent increase in roadway worker fatalities that have occurred on adjacent track has caused some concern at FRA and throughout the industry, even prompting the filing of a petition for emergency order. FRA issued a notice of safety advisory to address the issue in May of 2004; however, it appears that the effects were not long-lasting. This rulemaking is based on the consensus language developed through the Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Working Group of FRA´s Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC).
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/20/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2008-0059
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST     11/14/2008 
Returned to Mode     11/20/2008 
Resubmitted to OST 03/02/2009  04/09/2009  04/03/2009 
Returned to Mode/2     04/15/2009 
Resubmitted to OST/2   05/05/2009  05/05/2009 
Returned to Mode/3     05/29/2009 
Resubmitted to OST/3   07/24/2009   
To OMB 04/03/2009  08/24/2009   
OMB Clearance 07/06/2009  11/24/2009   
Publication Date 07/22/2009  12/04/2009   
End of Comment Period 09/21/2009  02/04/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
41. 
Safety Appliance Standards, Miscellaneous Revisions Red
Popular Title: Safety Appliance Standards, Miscellaneous Revision
RIN 2130-AB97
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Federal Railroad Administration’s Safety Appliance regulations in 49 CFR part 231 to provide greater flexibility to the industry in creating new car designs while also advancing the safety of those persons who are engaged in activities requiring them to work on and around safety appliance apparatuses. FRA would add a process to the Safety Appliance regulations that would allow an alternative method of compliance. Under this process, railroad industry representatives could submit requests for special approval to build new rail cars in accordance with existing industry safety appliance standards. This rulemaking´s designation was upgraded to significant by OMB.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/01/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2008-0116
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/11/2009  07/17/2009   
To OMB 06/04/2009  08/17/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/02/2009  11/17/2009   
Publication Date 09/11/2009  11/20/2009   
End of Comment Period 11/10/2009  01/20/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Lack of resources
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
42. 
Positive Train Control Yellow
Popular Title: Positive Train Control Implementation
RIN 2130-AC03
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would regulate the submission of Positive Train Control plans; the implementation of the Positive Train Control Systems; and the qualification, installation, maintenance and use of the these systems required under 49 USC 20157 or specifically required by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/05/2009  05/29/2009  05/28/2009 
To OMB 05/18/2009  06/16/2009  06/19/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/01/2009  06/30/2009   
Publication Date 06/12/2009  07/08/2009   
End of Comment Period 08/12/2009  09/08/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
43. 
Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing for Maintenance-of-Way Employees Green
Popular Title: Controlled Substance Testing/Maintenance Employees
RIN 2130-AC10
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Federal Railroad Administration´s alcohol and drug regulations to cover all employees of railroads, railroad contractors, and subcontractors who perform maintenance-of-way activities. The rulemaking would also make other miscellaneous updates to 14 CFR Part 219.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 10/16/2010
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0039
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 09/08/2009     
To OMB 10/07/2009     
OMB Clearance 01/05/2010     
Publication Date 01/13/2010     
End of Comment Period 03/15/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
44. 
Risk Reduction Program Black
Popular Title: Risk Reduction Program
RIN 2130-AC11
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would require railroads to submit Risk Reduction Programs for review and approval to the FRA Administrator. These programs would be reviewed for annual compliance. The rulemaking would also ensure that railroads comply with their Positive Train Control (PTC) schedules and ensure railroads implement PTC by December 31, 2018, except as required by § 104 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 10/16/2012
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number: FRA-2009-0038
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
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 NPRM: None


Maritime Administration
Maritime Administration
45. 
Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and Shippers Having Responsibility To Provide a Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels in the Shipment of Cargoes on Ocean Vessels. Black
Popular Title: Cargo Preference
RIN 2133-AB74
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/04/09; End of Comment Period 05/04/09
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise and clarify the Cargo Preference rules that have not been revised substantially since 1971. Revisions would include an updated purpose and definitions section along with the removal of obsolete provisions.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Foreign
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/21/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
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


Maritime Administration
46. 
Cargo Preference - Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement & Collection of Civil Penalties Green
Popular Title: Cargo Preference Statutory Changes
RIN 2133-AB75
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish Part 383 of the Cargo Preference regulations. This rulemaking would cover P.L. 110-417, Section 3511 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009 statutory changes to the cargo preference rules, which have not been substantially revised since 1971. The rulemaking also would include compromise, assessment, mitigation, settlement, and collection of civil penalties.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Information Collection
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/16/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 06/16/2009  08/01/2009   
To OMB 07/16/2009  09/01/2009   
OMB Clearance 10/16/2009  12/01/2009   
Publication Date 10/21/2009  12/10/2009   
End of Comment Period 12/21/2009  02/10/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
47. 
Roof Crush Resistance Red
Popular Title: Roof Crush Resistance
RIN 2127-AG51
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Date 10/22/01; End of Comment Period 12/06/01. NPRM: Publication Date 8/23/05; End of Comment Period 11/21/05. SNPRM: Publication date 1/30/08; End of Comment Period 3/17/09; Ext. of Comment Period 3/14/08; End of Ext. Comment Period 2/27/08. SNPRM: Publication Date 1/30/08; End of Comment Period 3/17/08; Extension of Comment Period 3/14/08; End of Extended Comment Period 3/27/08.
Abstract: This rulemaking would upgrade vehicle roof crush requirements. It is part of the agency´s comprehensive response to mitigate the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from vehicle rollovers. Rollover crashes constitute about 3 percent of passenger vehicle crashes, but about one third (10,000) of the occupant fatalities. Light trucks are more prone to rollover, and they represent about half of the U.S. fleet. This rulemaking is significant because of public interest in vehicle safety.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 07/01/2008
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/13/1996
Docket Number: NHTSA-2008-0015
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 06/01/2008  09/18/2008  09/18/2008 
Returned to Mode     10/01/2008 
Resubmitted to OST   03/30/2009  03/30/2009 
To OMB 06/20/2008  04/08/2009  04/06/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/25/2008  04/25/2009  04/30/2009 
Publication Date 07/01/2008  04/30/2009  05/12/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Awaiting development of additional data
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 74 FR 22347


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
48. 
Reduced Stopping Distance Requirements for Truck Tractors Red
Popular Title: Reduced Stopping Distance for Truck Tractors
RIN 2127-AJ37
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date: 12/15/2005; End of Comment Period 4/14/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would reduce stopping distance requirements for truck tractors equipped with air brake systems. Advances in heavy vehicle braking systems show that improved stopping performance is attainable for these vehicles. Such improvements would reduce the stopping distance disparity with light vehicles, and would result in fewer deaths and injuries and reduce property damage due to fewer crashes between truck tractors and light vehicles.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/02/2004
Docket Number: NHTSA-2005-21462
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 01/12/2007  10/07/2008  07/17/2008 
Returned to C-50     10/20/2008 
To OMB 02/23/2007  10/17/2008  11/03/2008 
Withdrawn from OMB     12/16/2008 
Returned to Mode     12/19/2008 
Resubmitted to OST   04/15/2009  04/16/2009 
Resubmitted to OMB   06/14/2009  06/08/2009 
OMB Clearance 05/25/2007  09/09/2009   
Publication Date 05/31/2007  09/15/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
49. 
Subpart T Hybrid III-10C Dummy, 10-Year-Old Child Red
Popular Title: Hybrid Dummy
RIN 2127-AJ49
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/13/2005; End of Comment Period 09/12/2005.
Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate the Hybrid III ten-year old dummy into Part 572 for potential application in Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) such as FMVSS No. 213, Child restraint systems. Anton´s Law, signed by the President on December 4, 2002, specified in Section 4 that within 24 months, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop and evaluate an anthropomorphic test device that simulates a 10-year old child for use in testing child restraints used in passenger motor vehicles. The evaluation and testing of such a device has been completed by NHTSA. This rulemaking would include a rationale for the dummy performance response requirements; detailed dummy design drawings and specifications; and a procedures manual for the dummy inspection, assembly and disassembly. This rulemaking has been downgraded and will not appear in next month's report.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/16/2004
Docket Number: 2007-0048
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 12/20/2007  11/15/2009   
To OMB 01/31/2008  12/24/2009   
OMB Clearance 04/30/2008  03/25/2010   
Publication Date 05/15/2008  03/30/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
50. 
Ejection Mitigation Red
Popular Title: Ejection Mitigation
RIN 2127-AK23
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would create a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) for reducing occupant ejection. Currently, there are over 52,000 annual ejections in motor vehicle crashes, and over 10,000 ejected fatalities per year. This rulemaking would propose new requirements for reducing occupant ejection through passenger vehicle side widows. The requirement would be an occupant containment requirement on the amount of allowable excursion through passenger vehicle side windows. The SAFETEA-LU legislation requires that: "[t]he Secretary shall also initiate a rulemaking proceeding to establish performance standards to reduce complete and partial ejections of vehicle occupants from outboard seating positions. In formulating the standards the Secretary shall consider various ejection mitigation systems. The Secretary shall issue a final rule under this paragraph no later than October 1, 2009."
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 10/01/2009
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 04/30/2008  06/15/2009  06/08/2009 
To OMB 06/30/2008  07/31/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/25/2008  10/30/2009   
Publication Date 09/28/2008  11/21/2009   
End of Comment Period 11/30/2008  01/20/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
51. 
FMVSS No. 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention Black
Popular Title: BTSI
RIN 2127-AK38
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FMVSS No. 114, Theft protection and rollaway prevention, to reflect requirements contained in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act (KT Safety Act) of 2007. The rulemaking would update FMVSS No. 114 to prevent vehicle rollaways by requiring all motor vehicles manufactured for sale after September 1, 2010 and equipped with an automatic transmission, including a park position, to have a system that requires the service brake to be depressed before the transmission can be shifted out of park. The KT Safety Act stipulates that a violation of these requirements shall be treated as a violation of a motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under section 30111 of Title 49, U.S.C. This rulemaking has been downgraded and will not appear on next month´s report.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Publish final rule : 09/01/2010
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
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 NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
52. 
Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use Green
Popular Title: Uniform Criteria
RIN 2127-AK41
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: Section 2002 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act; a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Pub. L. 109-49, provides that the Secretary of Transportation may not approve a State Highway Safety Program that does not provide safety assurances that the State has conducted an annual state wide seat belt survey in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary. This rulemaking would update the existing criteria, which are found at 23 CFR Part 1340, to develop a more uniform criteria. This rulemaking has been downgraded and will not appear in next month´s report.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/20/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 06/30/2009     
To OMB 07/29/2009     
OMB Clearance 10/28/2009     
Publication Date 10/30/2009     
End of Comment Period 12/30/2009     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
53. 
Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 111, Rearview Mirrors Green
Popular Title: Rearview Mirrors
RIN 2127-AK43
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/04/09; End of Comment Period 05/04/09
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Standard No. 111; Rearview Mirrors, to reflect requirements contained in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007. The Act requires that NHTSA expand the required field of view to enable the driver of a motor vehicle to detect areas behind the motor vehicle to reduce death and injury resulting from backing incidents, particularly incidents involving small children and disabled persons. According to the Act, such a standard may be met by the provision of additional mirrors, sensors, cameras, or other technology to expand the driver´s field of view.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Initiate rulemaking : 02/28/2009
Publish Final Rule : 02/28/2011
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/06/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 10/17/2009     
To OMB 11/26/2009     
OMB Clearance 02/25/2010     
Publication Date 02/28/2010     
End of Comment Period 04/27/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
54. 
Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Green
Popular Title: Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information
RIN 2127-AK45
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a new program that would make information about the relative rolling resistance of tires available to purchasers of replacement tires and educate consumers about the effect of tires on automobile fuel efficiency, safety, and durability. The agency is required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to establish a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program for replacement tires designed for use on motor vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers often use low rolling resistance tires on new vehicles to help meet CAFE goals. This rulemaking is significant because it has a statutory mandate and it relates to fuel efficiency.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Publish Final Rule : 12/18/2009
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/2007
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 04/20/2009    04/16/2009 
To OMB 05/14/2009  05/22/2009  05/27/2009 
OMB Clearance 08/13/2009  08/22/2009  06/16/2009 
Publication Date 08/20/2009  08/29/2009  06/22/2009 
End of Comment Period 10/20/2009  10/29/2009  08/21/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 29542


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
55. 
Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards MYs 2012-2016 Red
Popular Title: CAFE 2012-2016
RIN 2127-AK50
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would address Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for light trucks and passenger cars for model years 2012-2016. CAFE standards must be set at least 18 months prior to the start of a model year.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
EIS
EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final rule for Model Year 2012 : 04/01/2010
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2007
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/26/2009  07/31/2009   
To OMB 06/26/2009  08/14/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/25/2009  08/27/2009   
Publication Date 09/29/2009  09/04/2009   
End of Comment Period 11/29/2009  11/04/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
56. 
FMVSS No. 118 Automatic Reversal Systems Yellow
Popular Title: Automatic Reversal Systems
RIN 2127-AK52
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would require automatic reversal systems (ARS) only on those windows that close without continuous actuation of the window switch by the window operator. Additionally, in order to provide comprehensive information on the subject and, to reflect requirements contained in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007, NHTSA will provide consumers with information regarding which vehicles are equipped with ARS. NHTSA expects to provide this information on www.safercar.gov by October 2009.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Initiate rulemaking : 08/28/2009
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/25/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 07/10/2009     
To OMB 07/27/2009     
OMB Clearance 08/26/2009     
Publication Date 08/28/2009     
End of Comment Period 10/27/2009     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
57. 
Requirements for Temporary Vehicle Trade-In Program Green
Popular Title: CARS
RIN 2127-AK53
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would implement the Temporary Vehicle Trade-In Program under the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009. The regulation would provide procedures for registering dealers in the Program, reimbursement of dealers participating in the Program, disposal of trade-in vehicles, and enforcement.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Information Collection
Privacy
EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 07/19/2009
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/25/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 07/05/2009     
To OMB 07/11/2009     
OMB Clearance 07/18/2009     
Publication Date 07/19/2009     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Office of the Secretary
Office of the Secretary
58. 
Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities Green
Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels
RIN 2105-AB87
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/29/2004;End of Comment Period 03/28/2005;Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 03/28/2005;End of Extended Comment Period 07/28/2005. NPRM: Publication Date 1/23/2007; End of Comment Period 4/23/2007; Extension of Comment Period 4/13/2007; End of Extended Comment Period 6/22/2007; Reopening of Comment Period 4/8/2006; End of Reopened Comment Period 4/23/2008.
Abstract: The Department´s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) final rule, published September 6, 1991, reserved portions of the rule concerning passenger vessels. The ADA covers passenger vessels, but issuing accessibility requirements for vessels involves complex issues unlike those affecting land transportation. This rulemaking would address these issues and propose feasible requirements to make passenger vessels accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/26/1990
Docket Number: OST-2007-26829
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 06/24/2009  07/31/2009   
To OMB 07/23/2009  08/30/2009   
OMB Clearance 10/23/2009  11/29/2009   
Publication Date 11/25/2009  12/11/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Office of the Secretary
59. 
Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program Black
Popular Title: Aviation Data
RIN 2105-AC71
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/15/1998; End of Comment Period 09/14/1998; End of Reply Comment Period 10/13/1998. NPRM: Publication Date 02/17/2005;End of Comment Period 04/18/2005;Extension of Comment Period Publication Date 07/18/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 9/18/2005.
Abstract: This rulemaking requested public comments from reporting carriers and aviation data users on the nature, scope, source, and means for collecting, processing, and distributing airline traffic, fare, and financial data. Specifically, it invited comments on whether existing airline traffic, fare, and financial data should be amended, supplemented, or replaced; whether selected forms and reports should be retained, modified, or eliminated; whether OST should require all aviation data to be filed electronically; and how the aviation data system should be reengineered to enhance efficiency and to reduce costs for both the Department and the airline industry.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998
Docket Number: OST-1998-4043
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
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


Office of the Secretary
60. 
Protection of Sensitive Security Information Black
Popular Title: SSI-TSA
RIN 2105-AD59
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/18/2004; End of Comment Period 07/19/2004.
Abstract: This rulemaking would publish a Final Rule addressing the May 2004 Interim Final Rule and respond to any comments. As of January 31, 2007, this rulemaking is on hold pending the receipt of additional information from DHS. The schedule cannot be further updated until this information is received.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/02/2002
Docket Number:
Dates for Undetermined:
MilestoneOriginally
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


Office of the Secretary
61. 
Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections Green
Popular Title: Aviation Consumer
RIN 2105-AD72
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/22/2007; End of Comment Period 1/22/2008; Clarification Concerning 3/05/2008. NPRM: Publication Date 12/08/2008;End of Comment Period 02/06/2009;Extension of Comment Period 02/06/2009;End of Extended Comment Period 03/09/2009.
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to enhance airline passenger protections in the following ways: (1) require carriers to adopt contingency plans for lengthy tarmac delays and to incorporate these plans in their contracts of carriage, (2) require carriers to respond to consumer problems, (3) declare the operation of flights that remain chronically delayed to be an unfair and deceptive practice and an unfair method of competition, (4) require carriers to publish delay data on their websites, and (5) require carriers to adopt customer service plans, incorporate these in their contracts of carriage, and audit their adherence to their plans.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/04/2007
Docket Number: DOT-OST-2007-0022
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 07/30/2009     
To OMB 08/25/2009     
OMB Clearance 11/25/2009     
Publication Date 11/30/2009     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
62. 
Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Packaging Amendments Red
Popular Title: Packaging Requirements
RIN 2137-AD89
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/31/2006; End of Comment Period 11/30/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would add provisions for Large Packagings and revise the specification requirements for non-bulk packagings and portable tanks. This rulemaking would address issues raised through enforcement actions and requests for clarification of the regulations by packaging manufacturers, third-part labs, and shippers. Also, this action would address packaging closure design modifications that may or may not require recertification. The schedule for this rulemaking has not been updated because the rulemaking is awaiting a decision on whether to downgrade to nonsignificant.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/16/2003
Docket Number: PHMSA-2006-25736
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 09/19/2008  09/01/2009   
To OMB 10/24/2008  10/05/2009   
OMB Clearance 01/22/2009  01/06/2010   
Publication Date 01/29/2009  01/12/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
63. 
Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Storage of Explosives During Transportation Red
Popular Title: Storage of Explosives
RIN 2137-AE06
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/16/2005; End of Comment Period 02/14/2006; Reopening of Comment Period 7/03/2008; End of Reopened Comment Period 10/01/2008.
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the current safety and security risks associated with the storage of explosives during transportation. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) require shipments stored during transportation to conform to the same requirements that apply when the shipments are actually moving and for the shipping company to have security plans covering its shipments. Otherwise, the HMR do not include specific requirements for facilities at which explosives or other high-hazard materials are stored during transportation. The HMR do not establish specific standards for storage facilities nor do they limit the amount of material that may be stored in a single location. Through this rulemaking, the agency will evaluate the adequacy of existing regulations and the need for additional, more specific requirements. In particular, the agency is considering whether current industry standards applicable to the storage of explosives should be incorporated by reference into the HMR.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/2005
Docket Number: PHMSA-2005-22987
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/02/2007  03/01/2010   
To OMB 03/09/2007  04/02/2010   
OMB Clearance 06/07/2007  07/01/2010   
Publication Date 06/14/2007  07/08/2010   
End of Comment Period 08/17/2007  09/08/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
64. 
Hazardous Materials: Enforcement Regulations Red
Popular Title: Package Inspection Authority
RIN 2137-AE13
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/02/2008;End of Comment Period 12/01/2008.
Abstract: Pursuant to a mandate in SAFETEA-LU (section 7118 of P.L. 109-59), this rulemaking would establish procedural regulations to implement authority provided to DOT to open packages believed to contain hazardous materials; remove such packages from transportation; gather information; order the package transported to a facility for examination and analysis; obtain assistance from qualified persons; and issue emergency restrictions, prohibitions, recalls, or out-of-service orders to abate an imminent hazard.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Temporary Rule : 10/11/2005
Final Rule : 08/10/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Docket Number: PHMSA-2005-22356
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 12/22/2009     
To OMB 01/26/2010     
OMB Clearance 04/26/2010     
Publication Date 05/01/2010     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
65. 
Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management Green
Popular Title: Distribution Integrity Management
RIN 2137-AE15
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM Publication Date 06/25/2008;End of Comment Period 09/23/2008;End of Extended Comment Period 10/23/2008
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish integrity management program requirements appropriate for gas distribution pipeline operators. This rulemaking would require gas distribution pipeline operators to develop and implement programs to better assure the integrity of their pipeline systems.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Information Collection
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/02/2006
Docket Number: PHMSA-04-19854
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/19/2009  05/22/2009  05/20/2009 
To OMB 03/25/2009  07/15/2009   
OMB Clearance 06/23/2009  10/14/2009   
Publication Date 06/30/2009  10/26/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
66. 
Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Security Plans Yellow
Popular Title: Security Plans
RIN 2137-AE22
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 9/8/2008; End of Comment Period 11/10/2008.
Abstract: In response to two industry petitions for rulemaking, this rulemaking will reconsider and refine the list of hazardous materials for which security plans are currently required. The industry petitioners asked PHMSA to amend the security plan regulations to create a distinction between hazardous materials that present a significant security risk while in transportation and the vast majority of hazardous materials that pose no significant security risk in transportation.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/01/2006
Docket Number: PHMSA-2006-25885
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/01/2009  07/17/2009   
To OMB 06/04/2009  08/25/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/04/2009  11/25/2009   
Publication Date 09/14/2009  12/04/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
67. 
Pipeline Safety: Control Room Management/Human Factors Green
Popular Title: Control Room Management/Human Factors
RIN 2137-AE28
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/12/2008;End of Comment Period 11/12/2008
Abstract: This rulemaking would require operators of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, to identify and employ specific procedures to improve control room operations, controller training, and controller qualifications. It would require operators to develop, implement, and submit to PHMSA (or the appropriate State), a human factors management plan designed to reduce risks associated with human factors. This would require operators to include in their plans a maximum limit on the hours of service for individuals employed as controllers. It would also require operators to periodically review their management of computer-based control system alarms and to verify that the control systems provide accurate and timely information to controllers. This rulemaking would further require each operator to validate the implementation of the program elements applicable to their individual control system.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2007
Docket Number: PHMSA-2007-27954
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 07/20/2009    05/26/2009 
To OMB 08/21/2009     
OMB Clearance 11/20/2009     
Publication Date 11/27/2009     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
68. 
Hazardous Materials; Combination Packages Containing Liquids Intended for Transport by Aircraft Green
Popular Title: Air Packaging
RIN 2137-AE32
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication 7/07/2008; End of Comment Period 9/5/2008.
Abstract: Incident data and testing conducted on behalf of DOT indicate many combination packagings authorized for the transportation of hazardous materials may not withstand conditions normally incident to air transportation. PHMSA is considering measures to reduce the incidence of package failures and to minimize the consequences of failures should they occur. This rulemaking would require additional measures to verify packaging integrity, such as performance testing, and revisions to packaging requirements, such as the addition of liners or absorbent material.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/04/2007
Docket Number: PHMSA-07-29364
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 07/10/2009  09/11/2009   
To OMB 08/13/2009  10/15/2009   
OMB Clearance 11/13/2009  01/13/2010   
Publication Date 11/20/2009  01/20/2010   
End of Comment Period 01/20/2010  03/22/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
69. 
Hazardous Materials: Registration and Fee Assessment Program Green
Popular Title: Registration and Fee Program
RIN 2137-AE35
Stage: Withdrawal
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/05/2008; End of Comment Period 07/14/2008.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the statutorily mandated registration and fee assessment program for persons who transport or offer for transportation certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials. For those registrants not qualifying as a small business or not-for-profit organization, PHMSA would increase the fee from $975 (plus a $25 administrative fee) to $2,475 (plus a $25 administrative fee) for registration year 2009-2010 and following years. For small businesses, the registration fee would remain at its current level of $975 (plus a $25 administrative fee). The increase is necessary to fund the national Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants program at its authorized level of $28,000,000. The purpose of the HMEP grants program is to support hazardous material emergency response planning and training activities by States, local governments, and Indian tribes and related activities in accordance with U.S.C. 5108(b) and 5116.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/23/2008
Docket Number: PHMSA 2008-0010
Dates for Withdrawal:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 04/17/2009    04/29/2009 
Publication Approved 05/11/2009  06/03/2009  05/27/2009 
Publication Date 05/18/2009  06/10/2009  06/22/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: 74 FR 29456


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
70. 
Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations Green
Popular Title: Loading/Unloading
RIN 2137-AE37
Stage: ANPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would request information from industry that would consider whether additional requirements governing bulk loading and unloading operations are necessary. PHMSA has reviewed transportation incident data and findings of several National Transportation Safety Board and Chemical Satety Board accident investigations involving bulk hazardous materials loading and unloading operations, which suggest there may be opportunities to enhance the safety of such operations. In particular, PHMSA is examining what, if any, safety benefits would accrue from a requirement for persons conducting bulk loading and unloading operations to develop and implement operating procedures governing these operations.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/2008
Docket Number: PHMSA-2007-28119
Dates for ANPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 06/08/2009  08/03/2009   
To OMB 07/10/2009  09/04/2009   
OMB Clearance 07/20/2009  09/14/2009   
Publication Date 07/28/2009  09/23/2009   
End of Comment Period 09/30/2009  11/20/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
71. 
Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries Green
Popular Title: Transportation of Lithium Batteries
RIN 2137-AE44
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to comprehensively address the safe transportation of lithium cells and batteries. The intent of the rulemaking is to strengthen the current regulatory framework by imposing more effective safeguards, including design testing to address risks related to internal short circuits, and enhanced packaging, hazard communication, and operational measures for various types and sizes of lithium batteries in specific transportation contexts. The rulemaking responds to several recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/26/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 08/03/2009     
To OMB 09/04/2009     
OMB Clearance 12/04/2009     
Publication Date 12/14/2009     
End of Comment Period 02/19/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None