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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

Table of Contents

Federal Aviation Administration

1. Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace

2. Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage)

3. Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJs)

4. Re-registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration

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. Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engine Standards Overtorque Limits

9. Safety Management Systems (SMS)

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

11. Certification of Turbojets

12. Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions

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

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

15. Airport Safety Management System

16. Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates

17. Part 121 - Activation of Ice Protection

18. Production and Airworthiness Approvals

19. Part 129 Operations Specifications

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

21. Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport

22. Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structures

23. Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Composite Rotorcraft Structures

24. Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments

25. Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements

Federal Highway Administration

26. Express Lane Demonstration Program

27. Real-Time System Management Information Program

28. National Tunnel Inspection Standards

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

29. Unified Registration System

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

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

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

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

34. Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle

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

36. Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard

37. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

38. Consumer Complaint Information

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

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

41. Carrier Safety Fitness Determination

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

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

44. Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles: Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication Devices

Federal Railroad Administration

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

46. Safety Appliance Standards, Miscellaneous Revisions

47. Positive Train Control

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

49. Risk Reduction Program

50. Hours of Service - Passenger Train Employees

Maritime Administration

51. 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.

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

53. Ejection Mitigation

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

55. Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information

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

57. FMVSS No. 118 Automatic Reversal Systems

58. Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208

59. Requirements and Procedures for Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program; Notice 2

Office of the Secretary

60. Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities

61. Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program

62. Protection of Sensitive Security Information

63. Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections

64. Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections - Part 2

65. Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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

67. Hazardous Materials: Enforcement Regulations

68. Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management

69. Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation Security Plan Requirements

70. Pipeline Safety: Control Room Management/Human Factors

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

72. Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations

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

74. Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids (Wetlines)



Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
1. 
Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace Green
Popular Title: Safe Efficient Navigable Airspace
RIN 2120-AH31
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication date 6/13/2006; End of Comment Period 9/11/2006.
Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations governing objects that may affect the navigable airspace. Specifically, the FAA would add notification requirements and obstruction standards for electromagnetic interference and amend the obstruction standards for civil airport imaginary surfaces to more closely align these standards with FAA airport design and instrument approach procedure criteria. In addition, the FAA would increase the number of days in which notice must be filed with the FAA before beginning construction or alteration; add and amend definitions for terms commonly used during the aeronautical evaluation process; and remove the provisions for public hearings and antenna farms. The FAA would retitle the rule and reformat it into sections that closely reflect the aeronautical study process. These changes incorporate case law and legislative action, and simplify the rule language. The intended effect of these changes is to improve safety and promote the efficient use of the National Airspace System. This rulemaking has been upgraded.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/03/1988
Docket Number:
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/01/2009     
To OMB 11/02/2009     
OMB Clearance 02/01/2010     
Publication Date 02/16/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
2. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/14/2007  10/01/2009   
To OMB 06/20/2007  11/02/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/20/2007  02/02/2010   
Publication Date 09/28/2007  02/18/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
3. 
Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJs) Black
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Aviation Administration
4. 
Re-registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration Red
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/11/2009  05/28/2009  05/29/2009 
Returned to Mode     07/10/2009 
Resubmitted to OST     08/13/2009 
To OMB 06/11/2009  10/29/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/11/2009  01/29/2010   
Publication Date 09/25/2009  02/14/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
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
Unfunded Mandate
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:
Milestone Originally
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 Yellow
Popular Title: Duty Limitations And Rest Requirements
RIN 2120-AI93
Stage: Withdrawal
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 withdraw a previously published NPRM (RIN 2120-AF63) that proposed to establish one set of duty period limitations, flight time limitations, and rest requirements for flight crewmembers engaged in air transportation. The NPRM also proposed to establish consistent and clear duty period limitations, flight time limitations, and rest requirements for domestic, flag, supplemental, commuter and on-demand operations. This action is necessary, because (1) the NPRM is outdated and (2) there were many significant issues commenters raised.
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 Withdrawal:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/02/2009    09/17/2009 
Publication Approved 09/30/2009  10/27/2009   
Publication Date 10/06/2009  11/04/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: 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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 04/27/2007  09/28/2007  10/03/2007 
To OMB 05/29/2007  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. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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  08/14/2009 
Publication Date 07/13/2009  09/03/2009  09/02/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 74 FR 45307


Federal Aviation Administration
9. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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  07/17/2009 
Publication Date 04/08/2009  11/05/2009  07/23/2009 
End of Comment Period 06/08/2009  01/04/2010  10/21/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 74 FR 36414


Federal Aviation Administration
10. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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  07/30/2009 
Publication Date 06/23/2009  09/03/2009  08/31/2009 
End of Comment Period 09/23/2009  11/03/2009  11/30/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 44779


Federal Aviation Administration
11. 
Certification of Turbojets Red
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:
Milestone Originally
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  07/31/2009 
Publication Date 07/06/2009  08/13/2009  08/17/2009 
End of Comment Period 10/06/2009  10/13/2009  11/16/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Lack of staffing
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 41522


Federal Aviation Administration
12. 
Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions Black
Popular Title: Supercooled Large Droplet Icing Conditions
RIN 2120-AJ34
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the airworthiness standards applicable to transport category airplanes certificated for flight in icing conditions and the icing airworthiness standards applicable to aircraft engines. The rulemaking would improve safety by taking into account supercooled large drop icing conditions for transport category airplanes most affected by supercooled large drop icing conditions. The rulemaking would also include mixed phase and ice crystal conditions for all transport category airplanes, and supercooled large drop, mixed phase, and ice crystal icing conditions for all turbine engines. 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 and engine designs for operations in icing conditions. This rulemaking has been upgraded.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/04/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/15/2009     
To OMB 01/15/2010     
OMB Clearance 04/15/2010     
Publication Date 04/29/2010     
End of Comment Period 07/29/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
13. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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  07/09/2009 
End of Comment Period 08/17/2009  09/21/2009  09/08/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 32810


Federal Aviation Administration
14. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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  07/29/2009 
OMB Clearance 07/17/2009  10/29/2009   
Publication Date 07/31/2009  11/13/2009   
End of Comment Period 08/31/2009  12/13/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
15. 
Airport Safety Management System Green
Popular Title: Airport SMS
RIN 2120-AJ38
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would require airport operators to institute a safety management system at their airports. This action is necessary to improve safety through conformance with best practices in risk management and promote international harmonization with ICAO standards. The rule is intended to facilitate integration of formal risk management processes within the airport´s day-to-day operations.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Peer Review
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/22/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/17/2010     
To OMB 03/18/2010     
OMB Clearance 06/18/2010     
Publication Date 07/02/2010     
End of Comment Period 10/04/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
16. 
Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates Yellow
Popular Title: Photo Requirements
RIN 2120-AJ42
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would require digital photos on all pilot certificates. This action is necessary to update regulations about pilot plastic certificates. The intended effect of this action is to meet all requirements of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/30/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/24/2009  09/23/2009   
To OMB 09/24/2009  10/23/2009   
OMB Clearance 12/24/2009  01/25/2010   
Publication Date 01/15/2010  02/16/2010   
End of Comment Period 04/15/2010  05/17/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
17. 
Part 121 - Activation of Ice Protection Yellow
Popular Title: Part 121 - Ice Protection
RIN 2120-AJ43
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations applicable to operators of certain airplanes used in air carrier service and certificated for flight in icing conditions. The standards would require either the installation of ice detection equipment or changes to the Airplane Flight Manual to ensure timely activation of the airframe ice protection system. This regulation is the result of information gathered from a review of icing accidents and incidents, and it is intended to improve the level of safety when airplanes are operated in icing conditions.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/08/1997
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/24/2009    07/24/2009 
To OMB 08/24/2009  09/16/2009  09/17/2009 
OMB Clearance 11/24/2009  12/16/2009   
Publication Date 12/08/2009  12/23/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
18. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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  09/30/2009 
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
19. 
Part 129 Operations Specifications Yellow
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/22/2009  08/24/2009  08/25/2009 
Returned to Mode     09/29/2009 
Resubmitted to OST      
To C-1 08/05/2009  09/08/2009   
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
20. 
Congestion Management Rule for John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport Yellow
Popular Title: JFK-EWR Congestion Management
RIN 2120-AJ48
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication date 05/14/2009; End of Comment Period 06/15/2009.
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 Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/23/2009    07/24/2009 
To OMB 08/24/2009  09/16/2009  09/15/2009 
OMB Clearance 11/24/2009  12/16/2009  09/23/2009 
Publication Date 12/08/2009  02/23/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
21. 
Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport Yellow
Popular Title: LGA Congestion Management
RIN 2120-AJ49
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication date 05/14/2009; End of Comment Period 06/15/2009.
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 Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/23/2009    07/27/2009 
To OMB 08/24/2009  09/16/2009  09/15/2009 
OMB Clearance 11/24/2009  12/16/2009  09/23/2009 
Publication Date 12/08/2009  02/23/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Aviation Administration
22. 
Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structures Green
Popular Title: Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structure
RIN 2120-AJ51
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would address advances in the fatigue tolerance evaluation safety requirements for transport category metallic structures. This action is necessary to avoid or reduce catastrophic fatigue failures. The intended effect is increased safety requirements and harmonization with international standards.
Effects:
  Information Collection
EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/31/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/08/2009    09/15/2009 
To OMB 10/08/2009  10/24/2009   
OMB Clearance 01/07/2010  01/25/2010   
Publication Date 01/21/2010  02/08/2010   
End of Comment Period 03/21/2010  04/08/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
23. 
Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Composite Rotorcraft Structures Green
Popular Title: Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Eval of Composites
RIN 2120-AJ52
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would address advances in composite structures technology. This action is necessary to avoid or reduce catastrophic fatigue failures. The intended effects are increased safety requirements as well as harmonization with international standards. This rulemaking has been upgraded to significant.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/09/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 11/11/2009     
To OMB 12/11/2009     
OMB Clearance 03/11/2010     
Publication Date 03/24/2010     
End of Comment Period 06/24/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
24. 
Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments Green
Popular Title: Helicopter Safety Initiatives and Misc Amendments
RIN 2120-AJ53
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would change equipment and operating requirements for commercial helicopter operations, including many specifically for helicopter air ambulance operations. This rulemaking is necessary to increase crew, passenger, and patient safety. The intended effect is to implement the National Transportation Safety Board, Aviation Rulemaking Committee, and internal FAA recommendations.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 01/29/2010     
To OMB 03/01/2010     
OMB Clearance 06/01/2010     
Publication Date 06/09/2010     
End of Comment Period 09/09/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Aviation Administration
25. 
Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements Green
Popular Title: Flight/Duty/Rest Requirements
RIN 2120-AJ58
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish one set of flight time limitations, duty period limits, and rest requirements for pilots. The rulemaking is necessary to ensure that pilots have the opportunity to obtain sufficient rest to perform their duties. The objective of the rule is to contribute to and to improve aviation safety. This rulemaking is related to the following: an NPRM (RIN 2120-AF63), and a Withdrawal (RIN 2120-AI93).
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/24/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 11/19/2009     
To OMB 11/24/2009     
OMB Clearance 12/24/2009     
Publication Date 12/31/2009     
End of Comment Period 04/30/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Highway Administration
Federal Highway Administration
26. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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  07/17/2009 
OMB Clearance 10/23/2008  10/17/2009  08/27/2009 
Publication Date 11/07/2008  10/24/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
27. 
Real-Time System Management Information Program Red
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/28/2009  10/13/2009   
To OMB 09/28/2009  11/30/2009   
OMB Clearance 12/28/2009  03/01/2010   
Publication Date 01/04/2010  03/12/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
28. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/22/2010  10/16/2009   
To OMB 03/22/2010  11/16/2009   
OMB Clearance 06/22/2010  02/16/2010   
Publication Date 07/23/2010  02/22/2010   
End of Comment Period 09/23/2010  04/22/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
29. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/02/2007  11/20/2009   
To OMB 03/08/2007  12/21/2009   
OMB Clearance 06/08/2007  03/22/2010   
Publication Date 06/29/2007  04/02/2010   
End of Comment Period 09/28/2007  07/02/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
30. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
31. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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
32. 
Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors Red
Popular Title: Safety Auditors Certification
RIN 2126-AA64
Stage: NPRM
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 NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/08/2005  07/30/2010   
To OMB 08/08/2005  08/27/2010   
OMB Clearance 11/07/2005  11/29/2010   
Publication Date 11/14/2005  12/03/2010   
End of Comment Period 01/13/2006  02/03/2011   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis
Other, higher priorities
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
33. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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
34. 
Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle Red
Popular Title: Household Goods Brokers
RIN 2126-AA84
Stage: Final Rule
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 Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/01/2008  05/17/2010   
To OMB 11/01/2008  06/18/2010   
OMB Clearance 02/01/2009  09/20/2010   
Publication Date 03/01/2009  09/27/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Other, higher priorities
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
35. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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   10/09/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/05/2008  01/11/2010   
Publication Date 09/19/2008  01/25/2010   
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
36. 
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. Undetermined: Publication Approved ;Publication Date ;End of Comment Period .
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
37. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/21/2009  01/18/2010   
To OMB 01/21/2010  02/19/2010   
OMB Clearance 04/21/2010  05/19/2010   
Publication Date 05/05/2010  05/31/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
38. 
Consumer Complaint Information Red
Popular Title: Consumer Complaint Information
RIN 2126-AB01
Stage: Final Rule
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 Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/23/2010     
To OMB 09/24/2010     
OMB Clearance 12/24/2010     
Publication Date 01/07/2011     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
39. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/01/2009  12/08/2009   
To OMB 10/30/2009  01/08/2010   
OMB Clearance 01/29/2010  04/09/2010   
Publication Date 02/19/2010  04/30/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
40. 
Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations Red
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/16/2009  01/16/2010   
To OMB 11/16/2009  02/16/2010   
OMB Clearance 02/16/2010  05/17/2010   
Publication Date 02/26/2010  05/27/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
41. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 11/12/2007  10/02/2009  09/25/2009 
To OMB 12/15/2007  11/02/2009   
OMB Clearance 03/15/2008  02/05/2010   
Publication Date 03/29/2008  02/19/2010   
End of Comment Period 06/29/2008  05/19/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
42. 
New Entrant Safety Assurance Process: Implementation of Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 Green
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/11/2009    06/12/2009 
To OMB 07/13/2009  08/05/2009  07/29/2009 
OMB Clearance 10/13/2009  11/05/2009  08/12/2009 
Publication Date 10/27/2009  11/15/2009  08/25/2009 
End of Comment Period 01/27/2010  10/26/2009  10/26/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 74 FR 42833


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
43. 
CMV Driver Positive Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Results Database Green
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 for commercial driver´s license (CDL) holders and refusals by such drivers to submit to testing. This rulemaking would require employers of CDL holders and service agents to report positive test results and refusals to test into the database. Prospective employers, acting on an application for a CDL driver position with the applicant’s written consent to access the database, would query the database to determine if any specific 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 CDL holders, 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 in interstate or intrastate commerce.
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:
Milestone Originally
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 Motor Carrier Safety Administration
44. 
Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles: Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication Devices Black
Popular Title: Texting
RIN 2126-AB22
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would ban text messaging and restrict the use of cell phones while operating a commerical motor vehicle. This rulemaking is in response to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-sponsored studies that analyzed safety incidents and distracted drivers. This rulemaking would also address the National Transportation Safety Board´s "Most Wanted List" of safety recommendations.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/11/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
45. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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   08/06/2009  08/05/2009 
To OMB 04/03/2009  08/13/2009  08/06/2009 
OMB Clearance 07/06/2009  11/13/2009   
Publication Date 07/22/2009  11/18/2009   
End of Comment Period 09/21/2009  01/18/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
46. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/11/2009  11/02/2009   
To OMB 06/04/2009  11/30/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/02/2009  03/01/2010   
Publication Date 09/11/2009  03/09/2010   
End of Comment Period 11/10/2009  05/10/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Lack of resources
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
47. 
Positive Train Control Green
Popular Title: Positive Train Control Implementation
RIN 2130-AC03
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/21/2009; End of Comment Period 08/20/2009.
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 Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/13/2009     
To OMB 10/16/2009     
OMB Clearance 10/26/2009     
Publication Date 10/30/2009     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Railroad Administration
48. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/08/2009  11/09/2009   
To OMB 10/07/2009  12/07/2009   
OMB Clearance 01/05/2010  03/08/2010   
Publication Date 01/13/2010  03/15/2010   
End of Comment Period 03/15/2010  05/17/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
49. 
Risk Reduction Program Green
Popular Title: Risk Reduction Program
RIN 2130-AC11
Stage: ANPRM
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 ANPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 04/02/2010     
To OMB 05/03/2010     
OMB Clearance 05/17/2010     
Publication Date 05/25/2010     
End of Comment Period 07/26/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None


Federal Railroad Administration
50. 
Hours of Service - Passenger Train Employees Green
Popular Title: Hours of Service - Passenger Train Employees
RIN 2130-AC15
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish hours of service requirements for train employees engaged in commuter and intercity passenger rail transport.
Effects:
  Economically Significant
Major
Information Collection
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 10/16/2011
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/16/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 11/12/2009     
To OMB 12/10/2009     
OMB Clearance 03/10/2010     
Publication Date 03/18/2010     
End of Comment Period 05/18/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Maritime Administration
Maritime Administration
51. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Maritime Administration
52. 
Cargo Preference - Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, Settlement & Collection of Civil Penalties Yellow
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/16/2009  11/02/2009   
To OMB 07/16/2009  12/01/2009   
OMB Clearance 10/16/2009  03/05/2010   
Publication Date 10/21/2009  03/31/2010   
End of Comment Period 12/21/2009  05/31/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
53. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 04/30/2008  06/15/2009  06/08/2009 
To OMB 06/30/2008  08/11/2009  08/26/2009 
OMB Clearance 09/25/2008  11/11/2009   
Publication Date 09/28/2008  11/16/2009   
End of Comment Period 11/30/2008  01/17/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
54. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/17/2009  10/28/2009   
To OMB 11/26/2009  11/26/2009   
OMB Clearance 02/25/2010  02/25/2010   
Publication Date 02/28/2010  02/28/2010   
End of Comment Period 04/27/2010  04/27/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
55. 
Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Green
Popular Title: Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information
RIN 2127-AK45
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/22/2009; End of Comment Period 8/21/2009.
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 Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/21/2009  10/12/2009   
To OMB 10/15/2009  11/01/2009   
OMB Clearance 12/15/2009  12/15/2009   
Publication Date 12/18/2009  12/18/2009   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
56. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/26/2009  08/25/2009  08/25/2009 
To OMB 06/26/2009  08/25/2009  08/25/2009 
OMB Clearance 09/25/2009  09/11/2009  09/15/2009 
Publication Date 09/29/2009  09/18/2009  09/28/2009 
End of Comment Period 11/29/2009  11/18/2009  11/27/2009 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 49453


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
57. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/10/2009  07/20/2009  07/20/2009 
To OMB 07/27/2009  08/27/2009  08/10/2009 
OMB Clearance 08/26/2009  10/27/2009  08/26/2009 
Publication Date 08/28/2009  11/01/2009  09/01/2009 
End of Comment Period 10/27/2009  01/03/2010  11/02/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 74 FR 45143


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
58. 
Require Installation of Seat Belts on Motorcoaches, FMVSS No. 208 Green
Popular Title: Seat Belts on Motorcoaches
RIN 2127-AK56
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would require the installation of lap/shoulder belts in newly-manufactured motorcoaches. Specifically, this rulemaking would establish a new definition for motorcoaches in 49 CFR Part 571.3. It would also amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," to require the installation of lap/shoulder belts at all driver and passenger seating positions. It would also require the installation of lap/shoulder belts at driver seating positions of large school buses in FMVSS No. 208. This rulemaking responds, in part, to recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board for improving bus safety.
Effects:
  EU
NAFTA
Foreign
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/12/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/23/2009  10/23/2009   
To OMB 10/24/2009  12/05/2009   
OMB Clearance 01/25/2010  03/04/2010   
Publication Date 02/05/2010  03/15/2010   
End of Comment Period 04/05/2010  05/14/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
59. 
Requirements and Procedures for Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program; Notice 2 Green
Popular Title: CARS Notice 2
RIN 2127-AK61
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This final rule amends the regulation implementing the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Program, published on July 29, 2009, in the Federal Register, under the CARS Act. The rule adds an exception process for registered dealers who were prevented from submitting an application for reimbursement for a qualifying transaction prior to the announced August 25, 2009 deadline due to problems associated with the CARS electronic transaction system.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/18/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/17/2009    09/17/2009 
To OMB 09/21/2009    09/21/2009 
OMB Clearance 09/25/2009    09/25/2009 
Publication Date 09/30/2009    09/28/2009 
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 74 FR 49338


Office of the Secretary
Office of the Secretary
60. 
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: This rulemaking would address accessibility issues and propose feasible requirements to make passenger vessels accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities.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.
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 06/24/2009  10/05/2009  09/17/2009 
To OMB 07/23/2009  11/15/2009   
OMB Clearance 10/23/2009  02/15/2010   
Publication Date 11/25/2009  03/01/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Office of the Secretary
61. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Office of the Secretary
62. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Office of the Secretary
63. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/30/2009  09/10/2009  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


Office of the Secretary
64. 
Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections - Part 2 Green
Popular Title: Aviation Consumer Part 2
RIN 2105-AD92
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would enhance airline passenger protections by addressing the following areas:(1) contingency plans for lengthy tarmac delays; (2) reporting of tarmac delay data; (3) customer service plans; (4) notification to passengers of flight status changes; (5) inflation adjustment for denied boarding compensation; (6) alternative transportation for passengers on canceled flights; (7) opt-out provisions (e.g. travel insurance); (8) contract of carriage provisions; (9) baggage fees disclosure; and (10) full fare advertising.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/01/2008
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/10/2010     
To OMB 02/26/2010     
OMB Clearance 05/26/2010     
Publication Date 06/01/2010     
End of Comment Period 08/01/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Office of the Secretary
65. 
Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs Black
Popular Title: Medical Review Officers
RIN 2105-AD95
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: : .
Abstract: This ruelmaking would propose to amend certain provisions of its drug and alcohol testing procedures that will address collection and testing of urine specimens. These changes would affect the role and standards applying to to collectors and Medical Review Officers (MROs). The proposed changes are intended to create consistency with requirements established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/13/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
66. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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
67. 
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:
Milestone Originally
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
68. 
Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management Red
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/19/2009  05/22/2009  05/20/2009 
To OMB 03/25/2009  08/04/2009  08/06/2009 
OMB Clearance 06/23/2009  11/04/2009   
Publication Date 06/30/2009  11/16/2009   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
69. 
Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation Security Plan Requirements Red
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/01/2009  09/02/2009  09/04/2009 
To OMB 06/04/2009  10/16/2009   
OMB Clearance 09/04/2009  01/16/2010   
Publication Date 09/14/2009  01/23/2010   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
70. 
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/20/2009    05/26/2009 
To OMB 08/21/2009    08/06/2009 
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
71. 
Hazardous Materials; Combination Packages Containing Liquids Intended for Transport by Aircraft Yellow
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 07/10/2009  10/13/2009   
To OMB 08/13/2009  11/16/2009   
OMB Clearance 11/13/2009  02/15/2010   
Publication Date 11/20/2009  02/22/2010   
End of Comment Period 01/20/2010  04/23/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
72. 
Hazardous Materials: Bulk Loading and Unloading Operations Green
Popular Title: Loading/Unloading
RIN 2137-AE37
Stage: NPRM
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. PHMSA has decided to publish a proposed rule instead of a pre-rule.
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 NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 02/12/2010     
To OMB 03/18/2010     
OMB Clearance 06/16/2010     
Publication Date 06/23/2010     
End of Comment Period 08/23/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
73. 
Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries Yellow
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:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/03/2009  09/10/2009  08/20/2009 
To OMB 09/04/2009  09/23/2009  09/09/2009 
OMB Clearance 12/04/2009  12/23/2009   
Publication Date 12/14/2009  12/30/2009   
End of Comment Period 02/19/2010  03/01/2010   
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
74. 
Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids (Wetlines) Green
Popular Title: Wetlines
RIN 2137-AE53
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to prohibit flammable liquids from being transported in unprotected product piping on existing and newly manufactured DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/01/2009
Docket Number:
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 12/24/2009     
To OMB 01/28/2010     
OMB Clearance 04/28/2010     
Publication Date 05/05/2010     
End of Comment Period 07/05/2010     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None