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Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

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July 27, 2023

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Abstract

The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed rulemaking actions of the Department of Transportation (DOT). The Regulatory Agenda provides the public with information about DOT's planned regulatory activity for the next 12 months. This information enables the public to participate in the Department's regulatory process. The public is encouraged to submit comments on any aspect of this Regulatory Agenda.

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 143 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 48582-48590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
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Vol. 88

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Department of Transportation

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

14 CFR Chs. I-III

23 CFR Chs. I-III

33 CFR Chs. I and IV

46 CFR Chs. I-III

48 CFR Ch. 12

49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI, and Chs. X-XII

[DOT-OST-1999-5129]

Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
(Regulatory Agenda).

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SUMMARY: The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current
and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and
completed rulemaking actions of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
The Regulatory Agenda provides the public with information about DOT's
planned regulatory activity for the next 12 months. This information
enables the public to participate in the Department's regulatory
process. The public is encouraged to submit comments on any aspect of
this Regulatory Agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please direct all general comments and
inquiries on the Regulatory Agenda to Daniel Cohen, Assistant General
Counsel for Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; (202)
366-4702. Please direct all comments and inquiries relative to specific
items in the Regulatory Agenda to the individual listed in the summary
of each regulation.
To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document in the
Regulatory Agenda, you should communicate directly with the contact
person listed with the regulation. We note that most such documents,
including the Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, are available through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Purpose

The Department is publishing this Regulatory Agenda in the Federal
Register to share with interested members of the public the
Department's preliminary expectations regarding its future regulatory
actions. The information contained in the Regulatory Agenda should
enable the public to be aware of the Department's planned regulatory
activities and should result in more effective public participation.
This publication in the Federal Register does not impose any binding
obligation on the Department or any of the offices within the
Department about any specific item on the Regulatory Agenda. Regulatory
action, in addition to the items listed, is not precluded.

Request for Comments

General

DOT's Regulatory Agenda is intended primarily for the use of the
public. Since its inception, the Department has made modifications and
refinements that provide the public with more helpful information, as
well as making the Regulatory Agenda easier to use. We would like you,
the public, to make suggestions or comments on how the Regulatory
Agenda could be further improved.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Department has long recognized the importance of regularly
reviewing its existing regulations to determine whether they need to be
revised or revoked. Our Regulatory Policies and Procedures require such
reviews. DOT also has responsibilities under section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory
Planning and Review,'' and Executive Order 13563, ``Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' 76 FR 3821 (January 18, 2011) to
conduct such reviews. We are committed to continuing our reviews of
existing rules and, if it is needed, will initiate rulemaking actions
based on these reviews. Generally, each DOT operating administration
divides its rules into 10 different groups and plans to analyze one
group each year. In each Fall Regulatory Agenda, each operating
administration will publish the results of the analyses it has
completed during the previous year. The most recent results appeared in
the Department's 2022 Fall Regulatory Agenda Preamble, which was
published in the Federal Register on February 22, 2023. The Department
is interested in obtaining information on requirements that have a
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities'' and, therefore, must be reviewed under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. If you have any suggested regulations, please submit
them to the Department, along with your explanation of why they should
be reviewed.

Consultation With State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Executive Orders 13132 and 13175 require the Department to develop
a process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input'' by State, local,
and Tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that
have federalism or tribal implications. These policies are defined in
the Executive orders to include regulations that have ``substantial
direct effects'' on States or Indian Tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal Government and them, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and various
levels of Government or Indian tribes. Therefore, we encourage State
and local Governments or Indian Tribes to provide us with information
about how the Department's rulemakings impact them.

John Edward Putnam,
General Counsel, Department of Transportation.

Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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135....................... ++ A Refunding Airline 2105-AF04
Tickets and Fees for
Delayed Checked Bags and
Ancillary Services That
are not Provided.
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

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Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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136....................... Requirements to File 2120-AK77
Notice of Construction of
Meteorological Evaluation
Towers and Other
Renewable Energy Projects
(Section 610 Review)
(Section 610 Review).
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Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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137....................... + Registration and Marking 2120-AK82
Requirements for Small
Unmanned Aircraft.
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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138....................... + Regulation Of Flight 2120-AJ78
Operations Conducted By
Alaska Guide Pilots.
139....................... + Drug and Alcohol Testing 2120-AK09
of Certain Maintenance
Provider Employees
Located Outside of the
United States.
140....................... + Applying the Flight, 2120-AK26
Duty, and Rest
Requirements to Ferry
Flights That Follow
Commuter or On-Demand
Operations (FAA
Reauthorization).
141....................... + Aircraft Registration 2120-AK37
and Airmen Certification
Fees.
142....................... + Helicopter Air Ambulance 2120-AK57
Pilot Training and
Operational Requirements
(HAA II) (FAA
Reauthorization).
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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143....................... + Airport Safety 2120-AJ38
Management System.
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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144....................... Self-Insurance Program 2126-AC58
Cost Recovery (Section
610 Review).
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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145....................... + Safety Monitoring System 2126-AA35
and Compliance Initiative
for Mexico-Domiciled
Motor Carriers Operating
in the United States.
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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146....................... + Train Crew Staffing..... 2130-AC88
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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147....................... Seaway Regulations and 2135-AA51
Rules: Periodic Update,
Various Categories
(Completion of a Section
610 Review).
148....................... Tariff of Tolls 2135-AA52
(Completion of a Section
610 Review).

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149....................... Seaway Regulations and 2135-AA53
Rules: Periodic Update,
Various Categories
(Completion of a Section
610 Review).
150....................... Tariff of Tolls 2135-AA54
(Completion of a Section
610 Review).
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Proposed Rule
Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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151....................... Pipeline Safety: Gas 2137-AF51
Pipeline Leak Detection
and Repair.
152....................... + Pipeline Safety: 2137-AF52
Pipeline Operational
Status.
153....................... + Pipeline Safety: Safety 2137-AF53
of Gas Distribution
Pipelines and Other
Pipeline Safety
Initiatives.
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Completed
Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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154....................... + Hazardous Materials: 2137-AF20
Enhanced Safety
Provisions for Lithium
Batteries Transported by
Aircraft (FAA
Reauthorization Act of
2018).
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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155....................... + Cargo Preference--U.S. 2133-AB97
Flag Vessels Regulatory
Update (Section 610
Review).
156....................... + Amendment to the Federal 2133-AB98
Ship Financing Program
Regulations; Financial
Requirements (Section 610
Review).
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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157....................... + Establishing Safe and 2133-AB99
Secure Merchant Marine
Training (Section 610
Review).
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Office of the Secretary (OST)

Final Rule Stage

135. ++ A Refunding Airline Tickets and Fees for Delayed Checked Bags
and Ancillary Services That Are Not Provided [2105-AF04]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 41712; 49 U.S.C. 40101, 49 U.S.C. 41702
Abstract: The Department of Transportation has consistently
interpreted 49 U.S.C. 41712, which prohibits U.S. air carriers, foreign
air carriers, and ticket agents from engaging in unfair practices in
the sale of air transportation, to require carriers and ticket agents
to provide requested refunds to passengers when a carrier cancels or
significantly changes a flight to, from, or within the United States.
This rulemaking would clarify that, under the Department's rule
requiring airlines to provide prompt refunds when ticket refunds are
due and its rule requiring ticket agents to make refunds promptly when
service cannot be performed as contracted, carriers and ticket agents
must provide prompt ticket refunds to passengers when a carrier cancels
or makes a significant change to a flight. This rulemaking would define
cancellation and significant change, including addressing whether new
itineraries involving delays of a certain length or additional stops
constitute a significant change requiring a refund. This rulemaking
would also address protections for consumers who are unable to travel
due to government restrictions. In addition, the rulemaking under RIN
2105-AE53 has been merged into this rulemaking. As such, this
rulemaking would also require airlines to refund checked baggage fees
when they fail to deliver the bags in a timely manner as provided by
the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, and require
airlines to promptly provide a refund to a passenger of any ancillary
fees paid for services that the passenger did not receive as provided
by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

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Agency Contact: Blane A. Workie, Assistant General Counsel,
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-9342, Fax: 202 366-
7153, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84e6e8e5eae1aaf3ebf6efede1c4e0ebf0aae3ebf2">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2105-AF04

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Proposed Rule Stage

136. Requirements To File Notice of Construction of Meteorological
Evaluation Towers and Other Renewable Energy Projects (Section 610
Review) (Section 610 Review) [2120-AK77]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103
Abstract: This rulemaking would add specific requirements for
proponents who wish to construct meteorological evaluation towers at a
height of 50 feet above ground level (AGL) up to 200 feet AGL to file
notice of construction with the FAA. This rule also requires sponsors
of wind turbines to provide certain specific data when filing notice of
construction with the FAA. This rulemaking is a statutory mandate under
section 2110 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
(Pub. L. 114-190).
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Juan Yanguas, Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20591, Phone: 202 267-1082, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9df7e8fcf3b3eeb3e4fcf3fae8fceeddfbfcfcb3faf2eb">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AK77

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Final Rule Stage

137. +Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft
[2120-AK82]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 49 U.S.C. 41703, 44101 to 44106,
44110 to 44113, and 44701
Abstract: This rulemaking would provide an alternative, streamlined
and simple, web-based aircraft registration process for the
registration of small, unmanned aircraft, including small unmanned
aircraft operated exclusively for limited recreational operations, to
facilitate compliance with the statutory requirement that all aircraft
register prior to operation. It would also provide a simpler method for
marking small, unmanned aircraft that is more appropriate for these
aircraft. This action responds to public comments received regarding
the proposed registration process in the Operation and Certification of
Small Unmanned Aircraft notice of proposed rulemaking, the request for
information regarding unmanned aircraft system registration, and the
recommendations from the Unmanned Aircraft System Registration Task
Force.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 12/16/15 80 FR 78593
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/21/15
OMB approval of information 12/21/15 80 FR 79255
collection.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 01/15/16
End.
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Bonnie Lefko, Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, 6500 S MacArthur Boulevard, Registry Building
26, Room 118, Oklahoma City, OK 73169, Phone: 866 762-9434, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4d6dbdadaddd19ad8d1d2dfdbf4d2d5d59ad3dbc2">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AK82

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Long-Term Actions

138. +Regulation of Flight Operations Conducted by Alaska Guide Pilots
[2120-AJ78]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g) ; 49 U.S.C. 1153; 49 U.S.C. 1155;
49 U.S.C. 40101 to 40103; 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 40120; 49 U.S.C.
44101; 49 U.S.C. 44105 to 44016; 49 U.S.C. 44111; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to
44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 44901; 49 U.S.C. 44903 to 44904; 49
U.S.C. 44906; 49 U.S.C. 44912; 49 U.S.C. 44914; 49 U.S.C. 44936; 49
U.S.C. 44938; 49 U.S.C. 46103; 49 U.S.C. 46105; 49 U.S.C. 46306; 49
U.S.C. 46315 to 46316; 49 U.S.C. 46504; 49 U.S.C. 46506 to 46507; 49
U.S.C. 47122; 49 U.S.C. 47508; 49 U.S.C. 47528 to 47531; Articles 12
and 29 of 61 Statue 1180; P.L. 106-181, Sec. 732
Abstract: The rulemaking would establish regulations concerning
Alaska guide pilot operations. The rulemaking would implement
Congressional legislation and establish additional safety requirements
for the conduct of these operations. The intended effect of this
rulemaking is to enhance the level of safety for persons and property
transported in Alaska guide pilot operations. In addition, the
rulemaking would add a general provision applicable to pilots operating
under the general operating and flight rules concerning falsification,
reproduction, and alteration of applications, logbooks, reports, or
records. This rulemaking is a statutory mandate under section 732 of
the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st
Century, (Pub. L. 106-181).
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeff Smith, Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20785, Phone: 202 365-3617, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#036966656571667a2d706e6a776b436562622d646c75">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AJ78

139. +Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider
Employees Located Outside of the United States [2120-AK09]

Legal Authority: 14 CFR; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49
U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 44702; 49 U.S.C. 44707; 49 U.S.C. 44709; 49
U.S.C. 44717
Abstract: This rulemaking would require controlled substance
testing of some employees working in repair stations located outside
the United States. The intended effect is to increase participation by
companies outside of the United States in testing of employees who
perform safety critical functions and testing standards similar to
those used in the repair stations located in the United States. This
action is necessary to increase the level of safety of the flying
public. This rulemaking is a statutory mandate under section 308(d) of
the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-95).
Timetable:

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ANPRM Comment Period End............ 05/16/14
Comment Period End.................. 07/17/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Julia Brady, Program Analyst, Program Policy
Branch, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202 267-8083,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cba1bea7a2aae5a9b9aaafb28badaaaae5aca4bd">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AK09

140. +Applying the Flight, Duty, and Rest Requirements to Ferry Flights
That Follow Commuter or On-Demand Operations (FAA Reauthorization)
[2120-AK26]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C.
1153; 49 U.S.C. 40101; 49 U.S.C. 40102; 49 U.S.C. 40103; 49 U.S.C.
40113; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 44105; 49 U.S.C. 44106; 49 U.S.C.
44111; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 44901; 49
U.S.C. 44903; 49 U.S.C. 44904; 49 U.S.C. 44906; 49 U.S.C. 44912; 49
U.S.C. 44914; 49 U.S.C. 44936; 49 U.S.C. 44938; 49 U.S.C. 45101 to
45105; 49 U.S.C. 46103
Abstract: This rulemaking would require a flightcrew member who is
employed by an air carrier conducting operations under part 135, and
who accepts an additional assignment for flying under part 91 from the
air carrier or from any other air carrier conducting operations under
part 121 or 135, to apply the period of the additional assignment
toward any limitation applicable to the flightcrew member relating to
duty periods or flight times under part 135.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Chester Piolunek, Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202 267-3711, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ff9c979a8c8b9a8dd18f9690938a919a94bf999e9ed1989089">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AK26

141. +Aircraft Registration and Airmen Certification Fees [2120-AK37]

Legal Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 4 U.S.C. 1830; 49 U.S.C. 106(f);
49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 106(l)(6); 49 U.S.C. 40104; 49 U.S.C.
40105; 49 U.S.C. 40109; 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 40114; 49 U.S.C.
44101 to 44108; 49 U.S.C. 44110 to 44113; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44704; 49
U.S.C. 44707; 49 U.S.C. 44709 to 44711; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 U.S.C.
45102; 49 U.S.C. 45103; 49 U.S.C. 45301; 49 U.S.C. 45302; 49 U.S.C.
45305; 49 U.S.C. 46104; 49 U.S.C. 46301; Pub. L. 108-297, 118 Stat.
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish fees for airman
certificates, medical certificates, and provision of legal opinions
pertaining to aircraft registration or recordation. This rulemaking
also would revise existing fees for aircraft registration, recording of
security interests in aircraft or aircraft parts, and replacement of an
airman certificate. This rulemaking addresses provisions of the FAA
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. This rulemaking is intended to
recover the estimated costs of the various services and activities for
which fees would be established or revised.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Next Action Undetermined............ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Isra Raza, Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20591, Phone: 202 267-8994, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9df4eeeffcb3effce7fcddfbfcfcb3faf2eb">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AK37

142. +Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot Training and Operational
Requirements (HAA II) (FAA Reauthorization) [2120-AK57]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C.
40113; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 44702; 49 U.S.C.
44705; 49 U.S.C. 44709; 49 U.S.C. 44711 to 44713; 49 U.S.C. 44715 to
44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 44730; 49 U.S.C. 45101 to 45105
Abstract: This rulemaking would develop training requirements for
crew resource management, flight risk evaluation, and operational
control of the pilot in command, as well as to develop standards for
the use of flight simulation training devices and line-oriented flight
training. Additionally, it would establish requirements for the use of
safety equipment for flight crewmembers and flight nurses. These
changes will aide in the increase in aviation safety and increase
survivability in the event of an accident. Without these changes, the
Helicopter Air Ambulance industry may continue to see the unacceptable
high rate of aircraft accidents. This rulemaking is a statutory mandate
under section 306(e) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
(Pub. L. 112-95).
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Chris Holliday, Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202 267-4552, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#adcec5dfc4de83c5c2c1c1c4c9ccd4edcbcccc83cac2db">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AK57

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Completed Actions

143. +Airport Safety Management System [2120-AJ38]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44706; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C.
40113; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44706; 49 U.S.C. 44709; 49 U.S.C. 44719
Abstract: This rulemaking would require certain airport certificate
holders to develop, implement, maintain, and adhere to a safety
management system (SMS) for its aviation related activities. An SMS is
a formalized approach to managing safety by developing an organization-
wide safety policy, developing formal methods of identifying hazards,
analyzing and mitigating risk, developing methods for ensuring
continuous safety improvement, and creating organization-wide safety
promotion strategies.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/07/10 75 FR 62008
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 12/10/10 75 FR 76928
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/05/11
End of Extended Comment Period...... 03/07/11
Second Extension of Comment Period.. 03/07/11 76 FR 12300
End of Second Extended Comment 07/05/11
Period.
Second NPRM......................... 07/14/16 81 FR 45871
Second NPRM Comment Period End...... 09/12/16
Final Rule.......................... 02/23/23 88 FR 11642

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Final Rule Effective................ 04/24/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: James Schroeder, Office of Airport Safety and
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591,
Phone: 202 267-4974, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b212a262e386538282339242e2f2e390b2d2a2a652c243d">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2120-AJ38

BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

144. Self-Insurance Program Cost Recovery (Section 610 Review) [2126-
AC58]

Legal Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701 and 49 U.S.C. 13906(d); 49 U.S.C.
13908(d)
Abstract: FMCSA will propose to amend fees collected for the
processing of new self-insurance applications and add new fees for
ongoing monitoring of carrier compliance with the self-insurance
program requirements. Application fees will be directed to FMCSA's
Licensing and Insurance (L&I) Account while monitoring fees must be
sent to the Treasury. This rulemaking will amend 49 CFR 360.3T/360.3 to
ensure that the limited number of primarily large motor carriers that
benefit from the program bear a proportionate cost of participating in
the program. FMCSA may also need to amend 49 CFR 360.5T/360.5 to
reflect any specific updates to the user fee methodology that are
required by this rulemaking.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Kenneth Riddle, Office Director, Department of
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, W65-308, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-9616,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afc4cac1c1cadbc781ddc6cbcbc3caefcbc0db81c8c0d9">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2126-AC58

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Long-Term Actions

145. +Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-
Domiciled Motor Carriers Operating in the United States [2126-AA35]

Legal Authority: Pub. L. 107-87, sec. 350; 49 U.S.C. 113; 49 U.S.C.
31136; 49 U.S.C. 31144; 49 U.S.C. 31502; 49 U.S.C. 504; 49 U.S.C. 5113;
49 U.S.C. 521(b)(5)(A)
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.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/03/01 66 FR 22415
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/02/01
Interim Final Rule.................. 03/19/02 67 FR 12758
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 04/18/02
End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 05/03/02
Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS.. 08/26/03 68 FR 51322
EIS Public Scoping Meetings......... 10/08/03 68 FR 58162
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sarah Stella, Department of Transportation, Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-0192, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8cbd9cad9d096cbccddd4d4d9f8dcd7cc96dfd7ce">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2126-AA35

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Final Rule Stage

146. +Train Crew Staffing [2130-AC88]

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.89(a); 49 U.S.C. 20103
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the potential safety impact
of one-person train operations, including appropriate measures to
mitigate an accident's impact and severity, and the patchwork of State
laws concerning minimum crew staffing requirements. This rulemaking
would address the issue of minimum requirements for the size of train
crews, depending on the type of operations.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Amanda Maizel, Attorney-Adviser, Department of
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 493-8014, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c3a2aea2ada7a2edaea2aab9a6af83a7acb7eda4acb5">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2130-AC88

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)

Completed Actions

147. Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
(Completion of a Section 610 Review) [2135-AA51]

Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 981 et seq.
Abstract: The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation

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(SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and
presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules
(Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions.
Under agreement with the SLSMC, the GLS is amending the joint
regulations by updating the Regulations and Rules in various
categories.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action........................ 03/07/22 87 FR 12590
Final Rule Effective................ 03/21/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Michal Chwedczuk, Department of Transportation,
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-0091, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d10141e151c11531e150a18191e0708163d191209531a120b">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2135-AA51

148. Tariff of Tolls (Completion of a Section 610 Review) [2135-AA52]

Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 981 et seq.
Abstract: The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
(SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and
presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls in their
respective jurisdictions. The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls
assessed on all commodities and vessels transiting the facilities
operated by the GLS and the SLSMC.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action........................ 03/02/22 87 FR 11585
Final Rule Effective................ 03/02/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Michal Chwedczuk, Department of Transportation,
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-0091, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6cbcfc5cec7ca88c5ced1c3c2c5dcd3cde6c2c9d288c1c9d0">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2135-AA52

149. Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
(Completion of a Section 610 Review) [2135-AA53]

Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 981 et seq.
Abstract: The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
(SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and
presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules
(Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions.
Under agreement with the SLSMC, the GLS is amending the joint
regulations by updating the Regulations and Rules in various
categories.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 03/08/23 88 FR 14266
Final Rule Effective................ 03/22/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Michal Chwedczuk, Department of Transportation,
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-0091, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ee3e7ede6efe2a0ede6f9ebeaedf4fbe5ceeae1faa0e9e1f8">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2135-AA53

150. Tariff of Tolls (Completion of a Section 610 Review) [2135-AA54]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Michal Chwedczuk, Department of Transportation,
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-0091, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f5989c969d9499db969d829091968f809eb5919a81db929a83">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2135-AA54

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

151. Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair [2137-
AF51]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety
regulations to enhance requirements for detecting and repairing leaks
on new and existing natural gas distribution, gas transmission, and gas
gathering pipelines. The proposed rule is necessary to respond to a
mandate from section 113 of the Protecting our Infrastructure of
Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sayler Palabrica, Department of Transportation,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, District of Columbia, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-0559, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dfacbea6b3baadf1afbeb3bebdadb6bcbe9fbbb0abf1b8b0a9">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2137-AF51

152. +Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Operational Status [2137-AF52]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety
regulations to define an idled operational status for natural gas and
hazardous liquid pipelines that are temporarily removed from service,
set operations and maintenance requirements for idled pipelines, and
establish inspection requirements for idled pipelines that are returned
to service. The proposed rule is necessary to respond to a mandate from
the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act
of 2020.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sayler Palabrica, Department of Transportation,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety

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Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, District of Columbia, DC
20590, Phone: 202 366-0559, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6516041c0900174b1504090407170c060425010a114b020a13">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2137-AF52

153. +Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other
Pipeline Safety Initiatives [2137-AF53]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety
regulations to enhance the safety requirements for gas distribution
pipelines. The proposed rule is necessary to respond to several
mandates from title II of the Protecting our Infrastructure of
Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 (PIPES Act of 2020).
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ashlin Bollacker, Technical Writer, Department of
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-4203,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1372607b7f7a7d3d717c7f7f727078766153777c673d747c65">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2137-AF53

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Completed Actions

154. +Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium
Batteries Transported by Aircraft (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018)
[2137-AF20]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 5103(b); 49 U.S.C.
5120(b)
Abstract: This rulemaking amends the Hazardous Materials
Regulations (HMR) to: (1) prohibit the transport of lithium ion cells
and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft; (2) require all lithium
ion cells and batteries to be shipped at not more than a 30 percent
state of charge on cargo-only aircraft; and (3) limit the use of
alternative provisions for small lithium cell or battery to one package
per consignment. The amendments do not restrict passengers or crew
members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing
lithium cells or batteries aboard aircraft, or restrict the air
transport of lithium ion cells or batteries when packed with or
contained in equipment. To accommodate persons in areas potentially not
serviced daily by cargo aircraft, PHMSA provides a limited exception
for not more than two replacement lithium cells or batteries
specifically used for medical devices to be transported by passenger
aircraft and at a state of charge greater than 30 percent, under
certain conditions and as approved by the Associate Administrator. This
rulemaking is necessary to meet the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018,
address a safety hazard, and harmonize the HMR with emergency
amendments to the 2015-2016 edition of the International Civil Aviation
Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 03/06/19 84 FR 8006
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 03/06/19 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 05/06/19 .......................
End.
Final Rule.......................... 12/21/22 87 FR 77995
Final Rule Effective................ 01/20/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Eugenio Cardez, Transportation Regulations
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-8553, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d2b7a7b5b7bcbbbdfcb1b3a0b6b7a892b6bda6fcb5bda4">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2137-AF20

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Proposed Rule Stage

155. <bullet> +Cargo Preference--U.S. Flag Vessels Regulatory Update
(Section 610 Review) [2133-AB97]

Legal Authority: FY23 NDAA, Pub. L. 117-263; 46 U.S.C. 55305; 49
CFR 1.93(a)
Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to respond to a
statutory directive in section 3502 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23 NDAA) requiring MARAD to
issue a final rule to implement and enforce the cargo preference
requirements in 46 U.S.C. 55305(d).
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined.
Agency Contact: Thomas Mitchell Hudson, Department of
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-9373, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6805011c0b0046001d0c1b0706280c071c460f071e">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2133-AB97

156. <bullet> +Amendment to the Federal Ship Financing Program
Regulations; Financial Requirements (Section 610 Review) [2133-AB98]

Legal Authority: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2020, Pub. L. 116-92; 46 U.S.C. ch. 537; 49 CFR 1.93(a)
Abstract: The proposed rule is intended to update the lending
parameters in the current regulations, which no longer best achieve the
intended purpose of minimizing the risk of Title XI Program defaults,
and to better align the lending practices to reflect federal credit and
maritime lending best practices. MARAD expects that the proposed
regulations will reduce the economic burden on applicants in complying
with Title XI Program requirements that are inconsistent with other
lending instruments. MARAD also expects that the updated lending
parameters could encourage the construction of vessels in United States
shipyards which otherwise would not meet the current constrained Title
XI Program financial requirements.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Mitch Hudson, Attorney, Department of
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-9373, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#97fafee3f4ffb9ffe2f3e4f8f9d7f3f8e3b9f0f8e1">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2133-AB98

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Final Rule Stage

157. <bullet> +Establishing Safe and Secure Merchant Marine Training
(Section 610 Review) [2133-AB99]

Legal Authority: FY23 NDAA, Pub. L. 117-263; 46 U.S.C. chapter 513;
49 CFR 1.93(a)
Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to improve the safety
and efficiency of the United States merchant marine through the
prevention of, and response to, sexual harassment, dating violence,
domestic violence, and sexual assault onboard vessels on which merchant
marine cadets are embarked for training purposes.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action........................ 07/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined.
Agency Contact: Thomas Mitchell Hudson, Department of
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-9373, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#472a2e33242f692f32233428290723283369202831">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 2133-AB99

[FR Doc. 2023-14549 Filed 7-26-23; 8:45 am]
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