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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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Office of the Secretary

55. Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities

56. Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program

57. Protection of Sensitive Security Information

58. Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections





Office of the Secretary



Office of the Secretary
55.  Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities Red
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
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 06/24/2009  09/30/2009   
To OMB 07/23/2009  10/30/2009   
OMB Clearance 10/23/2009  01/29/2010   
Publication Date 11/25/2009  02/11/2010   
Explanation for any delay:Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None




Office of the Secretary
56.  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
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
57.  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
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
58.  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
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 07/30/2009  09/10/2009   
To OMB 08/25/2009  09/25/2009   
OMB Clearance 11/25/2009  11/23/2009   
Publication Date 11/30/2009  11/30/2009   
Explanation for any delay:N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None