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| 59. | Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities | Red | |
| Popular Title:Accessibility-passenger vessels |
| RIN 2105-AB87 |
| Stage: Final Rule |
| Previous Stage:ANPRM: Publication Date 11/29/2004;End of Comment Period 03/28/2005;Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 03/28/2005;End of Extended Comment Period 07/28/2005. NPRM: Publication Date 1/23/2007; End of Comment Period 4/23/2007; Extension of Comment Period 4/13/2007; End of Extended Comment Period 6/22/2007; Reopening of Comment Period 4/8/2006; End of Reopened Comment Period 4/23/2008. |
| Abstract: 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. |
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| Prompting action:Statute |
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| Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/26/1990 |
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
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| Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Office of the Secretary
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| 60. | 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:
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| Prompting action:None |
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| Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998 |
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 |
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| Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
Office of the Secretary
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| 61. | 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. |
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| Prompting action:None |
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| Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/02/2002 |
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 |
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| Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
Office of the Secretary
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| 62. | Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections | Red | |
| 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. |
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| Prompting action:Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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| Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/04/2007 |
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 | 10/27/2009 | 10/27/2009 | | OMB Clearance | 11/25/2009 | 01/27/2010 | | | Publication Date | 11/30/2009 | 02/02/2010 | | |
| Explanation for any delay: | Additional coordination necessary
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| Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Office of the Secretary
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| 63. | 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
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| Prompting action:None |
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| Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/01/2008 |
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 |
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| Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Office of the Secretary
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| 64. | 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
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| Prompting action:Statute |
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| Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/13/2009 |
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 |
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| Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |