Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Summary

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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. 1

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

[DOT-OST-1999-5129-0035]

Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Summary

AGENCY:

Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation.

ACTION:

Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Regulatory Agenda).

SUMMARY:

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Please direct all comments and inquiries on the Regulatory Agenda to Daniel Cohen, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and Legislation, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-4723.

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. Most such documents, including the Regulatory Agenda, are available through the internet at

http://www.regulations.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents for Supplementary Information

Background

Purpose

Request for Comments

Appendix A—Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents

Appendix B—General Rulemaking Contact Persons

Appendix C—Public Rulemaking Dockets

Appendix D—Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements

Background

For the Department to achieve its goals, and in accordance with Executive Order 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993), and the Department's regulatory policies and procedures, the Department prepares a semiannual Regulatory Agenda. The Regulatory Agenda summarizes all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department. These are matters on which action has begun or is projected during the next 12 months or for which action has been completed since the last Regulatory Agenda.

The Department continues to work internally, as well as with the Office of Management and Budget, to carry out the rulemaking principles outlined in Executive orders, including Executive Order 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” 90 FR 9065 (Feb. 6, 2025), and Executive Order 14219, “Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's `Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative,” 90 FR 10583 (Feb. 25, 2025), as well as Departmental orders and memoranda.

As part of our ongoing deregulatory effort, the Department continues its work to streamline project delivery and to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens, while not compromising transportation safety.

See, e.g.,

Department Order 2100.6B, “Policies and Procedures for Rulemakings” (effective March 10, 2025); Department Order 2100.7, “Ensuring Reliance upon Sound Economic Analysis in Department of Transportation Policies, Programs, and Activities” (effective Jan. 29, 2025); Memorandum, “Review and Clearance of Guidance Documents” (March 11, 2025),

available at https://www.transportation.gov/regulations/review-and-clearance-guidance-documents

(issued by then-Acting General Counsel Gregory Cote).

The Department's rulemaking activities are based on sound economic principles and analysis supported by rigorous cost-benefit requirements and data-driven decisions. Safety will continue to be the Department's top priority. In addition, as new transportation technologies are rapidly advancing, they carry with them the potential to change dramatically between commercial transportation and private travel, expanding access for millions and improving safety on our roads and rails, and in our skies. To that end, the Department's regulations will balance safety, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. We also remain mindful that infrastructure is the required underpinning of our country's world class economy. We will remain vigilant for opportunities where regulatory action can help strengthen and modernize our infrastructure.

Purpose

The Department is publishing this Regulatory Agenda 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 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

The Department'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 and make 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 (RFA)

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. In addition, the Department has responsibilities to conduct such reviews under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act; Executive Order 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993); and Executive Order 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” 76 FR 3821 (Jan. 21, 2011). We are committed to continuing our reviews of existing rules and, if needed, will initiate rulemaking actions based on these reviews. Generally, each departmental operating administration (OA), as well as the Office of the Secretary (OST), divides its rules into 10 different groups and plans to analyze one group each year. In each Fall Regulatory Agenda, each OA and OST will publish the results of the analyses completed during the previous year. 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. Suggestions for review may be submitted to the appropriate contact listed in Appendix B, along with an explanation of why the rule should be reviewed.

Consultation With State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Executive Order 13132, “Federalism,” 64 FR 43255 (Aug. 10, 1999), and Executive Order 13175, “Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments,” 65 FR 67249 (Nov. 9, 2000), 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 and Indian Tribes to provide information about how the Department's rulemakings impact them.

Sean P. Duffy,

Secretary, Department of Transportation.

Appendix A—Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents

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. Most, if not all, such documents, including the Regulatory Agenda, are available through the internet at

http://www.regulations.gov

and

http://www.reginfo.gov.

See Appendix C for more information.

Appendix B—General Rulemaking Contact Persons

The following list of people can be contacted for general information concerning the rulemaking process within the OAs and OST.

FAA—Brandon Roberts, Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-9677.

FHWA—Jennifer Outhouse, Office of the Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0761.

FMCSA—Wendy Liberante, Director of Policy, Strategic Planning, and Regulations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-1735.

FRA—Jason Schlosberg, Office of the Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 302-7218.

FTA—Mark Montgomery, Office of the Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 841-7974.

GLS—Donna O'Berry, Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 236-8645.

MARAD—Gabriel Chavez, Office of the Chief Counsel, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 441-6143.

NHTSA—David Jasinski, Office of the Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 713-7882.

OST—Daniel Cohen, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and Legislation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4723.

PHMSA—Robert Ross, Office of the Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 768-1365.

Appendix C—Public Rulemaking Dockets

All comments on rulemakings submitted via the internet are submitted through

http://www.regulations.gov.

This website allows the public to search, view, download, and comment on all Federal agency rulemaking documents in one central online system. The above referenced internet address also allows the public to sign up to receive notifications when certain documents are placed in the dockets.

Appendix D—Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements

Part I—The Plan

General

The Department of Transportation has responsibilities under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and subsequent Executive orders to conduct reviews of its existing regulations. We are committed to continuing our reviews of existing rules and, if needed, will initiate rulemaking actions based on these reviews. The Department began a new 10-year review cycle with the Fall 2018 Regulatory Agenda.

Section 610 Review Plan

Section 610 requires that we conduct reviews of rules that: (1) have been published within the last 10 years; and (2) have a “significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities” (SEISNOSE). It also requires that we publish in the

Federal Register

each year a list of any such rules that we will review during the next year. OST and each of the OAs have a 10-year review plan. These reviews comply with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Changes to the Review Plan

Some reviews may be conducted earlier than scheduled. For example, events such as accidents may result in the need to conduct earlier reviews of some rules. Other factors may also result in the need to make changes; for example, we may make changes in response to public comment on this plan or in response to a presidentially mandated review. If there is any change to the review plan, we will note the change in the following Regulatory Agenda. For any section 610 review, we will provide the required notice prior to the review.

Part II—The Review Process

The Analysis

Generally, the OAs and OST have divided their rules into 10 different groups and plan to analyze one group each year. For purposes of these reviews, a year will coincide with the publication annually of the Fall Regulatory Agenda. We request public comment on the timing of the reviews. For example, is there a reason for scheduling an analysis and review for a particular rule earlier than we have? Any comments concerning the plan or analysis should be submitted to the regulatory contacts listed in Appendix B, General Rulemaking Contact Persons.

Section 610 Review

The OAs and OST will analyze each of the rules in each year's group to determine whether any rule has a “significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities” (SEISNOSE) and, thus, requires review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The level of analysis will depend on the nature of the rule and its applicability. Publication of the section 610 analyses listed each fall in this Regulatory Agenda provides the public with notice and an opportunity to comment consistently with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We request that public comments be submitted to the Department early in the analysis year concerning the small entity impact of the rules to help us in making our determinations.

In each Fall Regulatory Agenda, the OAs and OST will publish the results of the analyses they have completed during the previous year. For rules that had a negative finding on SEISNOSE, we will give a short explanation (

e.g.,

“these rules only establish petition processes that have no cost impact” or “these rules do not apply to any small entities”). For parts, subparts, or other discrete sections of rules that do have a SEISNOSE, we will announce that we will be conducting a formal section 610 review during the following 12 months. At this stage, the Department will add an entry to the Regulatory Agenda in the pre-rulemaking section describing the review in more detail. We also will seek public comment on how best to lessen the impact of these rules and provide a name or docket to which public comments can be submitted. In some cases, the section 610 review may be part of another unrelated review of the rule. In such a case, we plan to indicate clearly which parts of the review are being conducted under section 610.

Other Reviews

The OAs and OST will examine the specified rules to determine whether any other reasons exist for revising or revoking the rule. In each Fall Regulatory Agenda, the OAs and OST will also publish information on the results of the examinations completed during the previous year.

Part III—List of Pending Section 610 Reviews

Office of the Secretary (OST)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, OST has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, OST has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to Be Reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

49 CFR parts 91 through 99

14 CFR parts 200 through 212

48 CFR parts 1201 through 1224

2018

2019

48 CFR parts 1227 through 1253 and new parts and subparts

2019

2020

14 CFR parts 213 through 232

2020

2021

14 CFR parts 234 through 254

2021

2022

14 CFR parts 255 through 298 and 49 CFR part 40

2022

2023

14 CFR parts 300 through 373

2023

2024

14 CFR parts 374 through 398

2024

2025

14 CFR part 399 and 49 CFR parts 1 through 15

2025

2026

49 CFR parts 17 through 28

2026

2027

49 CFR parts 29 through 39 and parts 41 through 89

2027

2028

Year 1 (Fall 2018) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

49 CFR part 92—Recovering Debts to the United States by Salary Offset

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision. Since the rule was enacted, however, the DOT Operating Administrations have changed. As a result, DOT will update the agencies listed at 49 CFR 92.5(g)—Definitions to:

(g)

DOT operating element

(see 49 CFR 1.3) means a DOT Operating Administration including—

(1) The Office of the Secretary.

(2) Federal Aviation Administration.

(3) Federal Highway Administration.

(4) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

(5) Federal Railroad Administration.

(6) Federal Transit Administration.

(7) Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

(8) Maritime Administration.

(9) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

(10) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

(11) Office of the Inspector General.

OST will consider a rulemaking to make these revisions. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicated no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 98—Enforcement of Restrictions on Post-Employment Activities

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision. Since the rule was enacted, the U.S. Department of Transportation's organizational structure changed, and as a result DOT will update the list of DOT Operating Administrations (OAs) listed in 49 CFR 98.2 to reflect the current listing of DOT OAs in 49 CFR 89.2(a), as follows: (1) references to the U.S. Coast Guard (at 49 CFR 98.2(a)(1)), Urban Mass Transportation Administration (at 49 CFR 98.2(a)(6),and Research and Special Programs Administration (at 49 CFR 98.2(a)(8) should be deleted; (2) reference to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation at 49 CFR 98.2(a)(7) should be changed to the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; and (3) references to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration should be added. In addition, since the rule was enacted, the title of the Assistant General Counsel for Environmental, Civil Rights, and General Law has been updated to the Assistant General Counsel for General Law, so the following change would be considered in 49 CFR 98.3 and 98.4: references to the Assistant General Counsel for Environmental, Civil Rights, and General Law should be updated to the Assistant General Counsel for General Law. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 99—Employee Responsibilities and Conduct

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 200—Definitions and Instructions

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 201—Air Carrier Authority under Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the United States Code [Amended]

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 203—Waiver of Warsaw Convention Liability Limits and Defenses

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: DOT published a final rule on April 16, 2019, under RIN 2105-AD86 to eliminate obsolete provisions and correct outdated statutory references in this part. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 204—Data to Support Fitness Determinations

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 205—Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of

these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 206—Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity: Special Authorizations and Exemptions

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 207—Charter Trips by U.S. Scheduled Air Carriers

• This part was removed in a rulemaking finalized in April 2019. See RIN 2105-AD86

14 CFR part 208—Charter Trips by U.S. Charter Air Carriers

• This part was removed in a rulemaking finalized in April 2019. See RIN 2105-AD86

14 CFR part 211—Applications for Permits to Foreign Air Carriers

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 212—Charter Rules for U.S. and Foreign Direct Air Carriers

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

48 CFR parts 1201-1224

• Section 610: OST has reviewed the regulations at 48 CFR parts 1201-1224 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: OST determined that updates were needed to the regulations at 48 CFR parts 1201-1224. The regulations were updated as part of RIN 2105-AE26 (Revisions to the Transportation Acquisition Regulations). The final rule published on October 7, 2022.

Year 2 (Fall 2019) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

48 CFR parts 1227 through 1253 and new parts and subparts

• Section 610: OST has reviewed the regulations at 48 CFR parts 1227-1253 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: OST determined that updates were needed to the regulations at 48 CFR parts 1227-1253. The regulations were updated as part of RIN 2105-AE26 (Revisions to the Transportation Acquisition Regulations). The final rule published on October 7, 2022.

Year 3 (Fall 2020) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

14 CFR part 213—Terms, Conditions and Limitations of Foreign Air Carrier Permits

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 214—Terms, Conditions, and Limitations for Foreign Air Carrier Permits Authorizing Charter Transportation Only

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 215—Use and Change of Names of Air Carriers, Foreign Air Carriers and Commuter Air Carriers

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 216—Commingling of Blind Sector Traffic by Foreign Air Carriers

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 218—Lease by Foreign Air Carrier or Other Foreign Person of Aircraft with Crew

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 221—Tariffs

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: OST reviewed and has found that a non-substantive technical correction is necessary and will explore options to make this correction. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 222—Intermodal Cargo Services by Foreign Air Carriers

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 223—Free and Reduced-Rate Transportation

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 5 (Fall 2022) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

49 CFR part 40—PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS

• OST reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR part 40 as part of its rulemaking to amend part 40 to authorize oral fluid drug testing as an additional methodology for employers to use as a means of achieving the safety goals of the Department's drug testing program (RIN 2015-AE94, published May 2023). DOT determined that these regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 256—ELECTRONIC AIRLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 257—DISCLOSURE OF CODE-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS AND LONG-TERM WET LEASES

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 258—DISCLOSURE OF CHANGE-OF-GAUGE SERVICES

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 259—ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR AIRLINE PASSENGERS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed as these regulations were revised in May 2021 (see 86 FR 23270), April 2024 (see 89 FR 32832), and August 2024 (89 FR 65536). These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicated no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 260—REFUNDS FOR AIRLINE FARE AND ANCILLARY SERVICE FEES

• The Department published a final rule to establish part 260 on April 26, 2024. The Department will conduct a Section 610 review of part 260 within the timeframe established in the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

14 CFR part 262—TRAVEL CREDITS AND VOUCHERS DUE TO A SERIOUS COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

• The Department published a final rule to establish part 262 on April 26, 2024. The Department will conduct a Section 610

review of part 262 within the timeframe established in the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

14 CFR part 271—GUIDELINES FOR SUBSIDIZING AIR CARRIERS PROVIDING ESSENTIAL AIR TRANSPORTATION

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 291—CARGO OPERATIONS IN INTERSTATE AIR TRANSPORTATION

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 292—INTERNATIONAL CARGO TRANSPORTATION

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 293—INTERNATIONAL CARGO TRANSPORTATION

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 294—CANADIAN CHARTER AIR TAXI OPERATORS

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 295—AIR CHARTERS BROKERS

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 296—INDIRECT AIR TRANSPORTATION OF PROPERTY

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 297—FOREIGN AIR FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND COOPERATIVE SHIPPERS ASSOCIATIONS

• Section 610: OST plans to conduct a Section 610 review and seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 298—EXEMPTIONS FOR AIR TAXI AND COMMUTER AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 6 (Fall 2023) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

14 CFR part 300—RULES OF CONDUCT IN DOT PROCEEDING UNDER THIS CHAPTER

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 302—RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS

• Section 610 (Subpart D): OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General (Subpart D): No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision. Rule was updated in 2019.

14 CFR part 303—REVIEW OF AIR CARRIERS AGREEMENTS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 305—RULES OF PRACTICE IN INFORMAL NONPUBLIC INVESTIGATIONS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision. Rule was updated in 2019.

14 CFR part 313—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

14 CFR part 323—TERMINATIONS, SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 325—ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE PROCEDURES

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 372—OVERSEAS MILITARY PERSONNEL CHARTERS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 7 (Fall 2024) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

14 CFR part 374—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT WITH RESPECT TO AIR CARRIERS AND FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this subpart and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 374a— EXTENSION OF CREDIT BY AIRLINES TO FEDERAL POLITICAL CANDIDATES

• Section 610: The Department conducted a rulemaking in 2019 to amend, among other parts of DOT's regulations, part 374a. (84 FR 15920; Apr. 16, 2019). In that rulemaking, DOT found no SEISNOSE. OST seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 375—NAVIGATION OF FOREIGN CIVIL AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE

• General: No changes are needed. This regulation is cost effective and imposes the least burden. OST's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 377—CONTINUANCE OF EXPIRED AUTHORIZATIONS BY OPERATION OF LAW PENDING FINAL DETERMINATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL THEREOF

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE

• General: No changes are needed. This regulation is cost effective and imposes the least burden. OST's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 380—PUBLIC CHARTERS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE

• General: No changes are needed. This regulation is cost effective and imposes the least burden. OST's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 381—SPECIAL EVENT TOURS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE

• General: No changes are needed. This regulation is cost effective and imposes the least burden. OST's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 382—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this subpart and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: This regulation was last amended in December 2024 (see 89 FR 102398). At that time, DOT found no SEISNOSE. DOT is reviewing this regulation again. In the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda, DOT announced a new rulemaking that would amend certain provisions of this regulation to restore common sense governance while maintaining core accessibility protections for air travelers with disabilities (see RIN 2105-AF35). In addition, OST is delaying the enforcement of those provisions in the regulation until the new rulemaking that has been initiated is published, comments on that rulemaking are reviewed, and a decision is made on whether to move forward with a final rule and if so, its content.

14 CFR part 383—CIVIL PENALTIES

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this subpart and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. OST's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 385—STAFF ASSIGNMENTS AND REVIEW OF ACTION UNDER ASSIGNMENTS

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE

• General: No changes are needed. This regulation is cost effective and imposes the least burden. OST's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

14 CFR part 389—FEES AND CHARGES FOR SPECIAL SERVICES

• Section 610: The Department conducted a rulemaking in 2019 to amend, among other parts of DOT's regulations, part 389. (84 FR 15920; Apr. 16, 2019). In that rulemaking, DOT found no SEISNOSE. OST seeks public comment on impacts to small entities from this regulation.

14 CFR part 398—GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATIONS OF BASIC ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE

• Section 610: OST conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE

• General: No changes are needed. This regulation is cost effective and imposes the least burden. OST's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 8 (Fall 2025) List of Rules To Be Analyzed

14 CFR part 399—STATEMENTS OF GENERAL POLICY

49 CFR part 1—ORGANIZATION AND DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES

49 CFR part 3—OFFICIAL SEAL

49 CFR part 5—ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

49 CFR part 6— MPLEMENTATION OF EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN AGENCY PROCEEDINGS

49 CFR part 7—PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION

49 CFR part 8—CLASSIFIED INFORMATION: CLASSIFICATION/DECLASSIFICATION/ACCESS

49 CFR part 9—TESTIMONY OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMETN AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

49 CFR part 10—MAITENANCE OF AND ACCESS TO RECORDS PERTAINING TO INDIVIDUALS

49 CFR part 11—PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

49 CFR part 15—PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

The FAA has elected to analyze and review rules in the same year instead of using the two-step, two-year process used by most Department of Transportation (DOT) modes in past plans. Most DOT modes analyze rules in one year and delay the review process until the following year. As such, the FAA has divided its rules into ten groups, as displayed in the table below. All rules published during the previous 10 years within a 10% block of the regulations will be

analyzed

to identify those with a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (SEISNOSE). Each rule identified with SEISNOSE will be

reviewed

in accordance with Section 610(b) to determine if SEISNOSE still exists and if so, should they be continued with or without change to minimize the impact on small entities. The results of those reviews will be published in the DOT Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis and review year

14 CFR parts 43 through 49 and parts 406 through 415

2024

14 CFR parts 60 through 77

2025

14 CFR parts 89 through 107

2026

14 CFR parts 417 through 460

2027

14 CFR parts 119 through 129 and parts 150 through 156

2028

14 CFR parts 133 through 139 and parts 157 through 169

2029

14 CFR parts 141 through 147 and parts 170 through 187

2030

14 CFR parts 189 through 198 and parts 1 through 16

2031

14 CFR parts 17 through 33

2032

14 CFR parts 34 through 39 and parts 400 through 405

2033

Defining SEISNOSE for FAA Regulations

The RFA does not define “significant economic impact.” Therefore, there is no clear rule or number to determine when a significant economic impact occurs. However, the Small Business Administration (SBA) states that significance should be determined by considering the size of the business, the size of the competitor's business and the impact the same regulation has on larger competitors.

Likewise, the RFA does not define “substantial number.” However, the legislative history of the RFA suggests that a substantial number must be at least one but does not need to be an overwhelming percentage such as more than half. The SBA states that the substantiality of the number of small businesses affected should be determined on an industry-specific basis.

This analysis consisted of the following three steps:

1. Review of the number of small entities affected by the amendments to parts 60 through 77.

2. Identification and analysis of all amendments to parts 60 through 77, since 2015 to determine whether any still have or now have a SEISNOSE.

3. Review of the FAA's regulatory flexibility assessment of each amendment performed as required by the RFA.

Year 1 (Fall 2024) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

14 CFR part 43—Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 43 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

14 CFR part 45—Identification and Registration Marking

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 45 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 47—Aircraft Registration

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 47 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 48—Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 48 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 49—Recording of Aircraft Titles and Security Documents

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 49 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 406—Investigations, Enforcement, and Administrative Review

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 406 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 413—License Application Procedures

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 413 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 414—Safety Element Approvals

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 414 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 415—Launch License

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 415 promulgated since January 2014 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

Year 2 (Fall 2025) List of rules analyzed and summary of results

14 CFR part 60—Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 60 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 61 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 63—Certification: Flight Crewmembers Other Than Pilots

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 63 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 65—Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 65 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 67—Medical Standards and Certification

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 67 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 68—Requirements for Operating Certain Small Aircraft Without a Medical Certificate

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 68 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 71—Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 71 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 73—Special Use Airspace

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 73 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

14 CFR part 77—Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace

• Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 Review of this part and determined no amendments to 14 CFR part 77 promulgated since January 2015 has or will have a SEISNOSE.

• General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost-effective and impose the least burden.

Year 3 (2026) List of Rules To Be Analyzed the Next Year

14 CFR parts 89 through 107

14 CFR part 89—Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft

14 CFR part 91—General Operating and Flight Rules

14 CFR part 93—Special Air Traffic Rules

14 CFR part 95—IFR Altitudes

14 CFR part 97—Standard Instrument Procedures

14 CFR part 99—Security Control of Air Traffic

14 CFR part 101—Moored Balloons, Kites, Amateur Rockets, and Unmanned Free Balloons

14 CFR part 103—Ultralight Vehicles

14 CFR part 105—Parachute Operations

14 CFR part 107—Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, FHWA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, FHWA has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

None

2018

2019

23 CFR parts 1 to 260

2019

2020

23 CFR parts 420 to 470

2020

2021

23 CFR part 500

2021

2022

23 CFR parts 620 to 637

2022

2023

23 CFR parts 645 to 669

2023

2024

23 CFR parts 710 to 924

2024

2025

23 CFR parts 940 to 973

2025

2026

23 CFR parts 1200 to 1252

2026

2027

New parts and subparts

2027

2028

Federal-Aid Highway Program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has adopted regulations in title 23 of the CFR, chapter I, related to the Federal-Aid Highway Program. These regulations implement and carry out the provisions of Federal law relating to the administration of Federal aid for highways. The primary law authorizing Federal aid for highways is chapter I of title 23 of the U.S.C. 145, which expressly provides for a federally assisted State program. For this reason, the regulations adopted by FHWA in title 23 of the CFR primarily relate to the requirements that States must meet to receive Federal funds for construction and other work related to highways. Because the regulations in title 23 primarily relate to States, which are not defined as small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, FHWA believes that its regulations in title 23 do not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. FHWA solicits public comment on this preliminary conclusion.

Year 7 (Fall 2024) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of the Results

23 CFR part 710—Right-of-Way and Real Estate

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 750—Highway Beautification

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 751—Junkyard Control and Acquisition

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 752—Landscape and Roadside Development

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 771—Environmental Impact and Related Procedures

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA recently proposed updates to the part 771 regulations under RIN 2125-AF80 (90 FR 29426) and has initiated a new update under RIN 2125-AG30. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 772—Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA recently proposed updates to the part 772 regulations under RIN 2125-AF78 (89 FR 83801). FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 773—Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program Application Requirements and Termination

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 774—Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historic Sites (Section 4(f))

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 777—Mitigation of Impacts to Wetlands and Natural Habitat

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 778—Pilot Program for Eliminating Duplication of Environmental Reviews

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 810—Mass Transit and Special Use Highway Projects

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

23 CFR part 924—Highway Safety Improvement Program

• Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities are affected.

• General: No changes are needed for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's plain language review of the regulations indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 8 (Fall 2025) List of Rules To Be Analyzed

23 CFR part 940—Intelligent Transportation System Architecture and Standards

23 CFR part 950—Electronic Toll Collection

23 CFR part 970—National Park Service Management Systems

23 CFR part 971—Forest Service Management Systems

23 CFR part 972—Fish and Wildlife Management Systems

23 CFR part 973—Management Systems Pertaining to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Reservation Roads Program

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, FMCSA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, FMCSA has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

49 CFR part 386

2018

2019

49 CFR part 385

2019

2020

49 CFR parts 382 and 383

2020

2021

49 CFR part 380

2021

2022

49 CFR part 387

2022

2023

49 CFR part 398

2023

2024

49 CFR part 392

2024

2025

49 CFR part 375

2025

2026

49 CFR part 367

2026

2027

49 CFR part 395

2027

2028

Year 6 (2023) List of Rules That Were Analyzed and a Summary of the Results

49 CFR part 398—Transportation of Migrant Workers

49 CFR part 398 applies to carriers of migrant workers by motor vehicle, as defined in section 398.1(b), but only in the case of transportation of any migrant worker for a total distance of more than 75 miles (120.7 kilometers) in interstate commerce, as defined in 49 CFR 390.5. Parts 398.1 through 398.8 are related to driver and vehicle qualifications, safe driving, vehicle parts, accessories, maintenance, inspections, hours of service, and roadside inspections.

• Section 610: FMCSA analyzed 49 CFR part 398 but found no SEIOSNOSE.

• Under 49 U.S.C. 31138 and 31139, FMCSA is required to establish minimum levels of financial responsibility at or above the levels set by Congress.

• This rule does not establish any additional costs beyond the broader rules of 49 CFR part 350 and part 385. It does not drive any additional costs on the industry and, therefore does not impose a significant economic impact.

• There is no need for substantial revision. These regulations provide necessary/clear guidance to motor carriers. The regulations do not pose an economic burden on the industry.

Year 7 (2024) List of Rules That Were Analyzed and a Summary of the Results

49 CFR part 392—Driving of Commercial Vehicles

49 CFR part 392 states that every motor carrier, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees responsible for the management, maintenance, operation, or driving of commercial motor vehicles, or the hiring, supervising, training, assigning, or dispatching of drivers, shall be instructed in and comply with the rules in this part. The rules in this part do not apply to drivers of “pipeline welding trucks” as defined in 49 CFR 390.38(b).

• Section 610: FMCSA analyzed 49 CFR part 392 but found no SEISNOSE.

• Under 49 U.S.C. 31138 and 31139, FMCSA is required to establish minimum levels of financial responsibility at or above the levels set by Congress.

• These regulations do not impose a significant economic impact on small entities as the provisions that may result in a cost, relate to out-of-service orders, which would only apply if drivers are non-compliant.

• There is no need for substantial revision. These regulations provide necessary/clear guidance to motor carriers.

Year 8 (2025) List of Rules To Be Analyzed

• 49 CFR part 375—Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce, Consumer Protection Regulations

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, NHTSA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, NHTSA has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

49 CFR 571.223 through 571.500, and parts 575 and 579

2018

2019

23 CFR part 1300

2019

2020

49 CFR parts 501 through 526 and 571.213

2020

2021

49 CFR 571.131, 571.217, 571.220, 571.221, and 571.222

2021

2022

49 CFR 571.101 through 571.110, and 571.135, 571.136, 571.138 and 571.139

2022

2023

49 CFR 571.141, and 49 CFR parts 529 through 578, except parts 571 and 575.

2023

2024

49 CFR 571.111 through 571.129 and parts 580 through 588

2024

2025

49 CFR 571.201 through 571.212

2025

2026

49 CFR 571.214 through 571.219, except 571.217

2026

2027

49 CFR parts 591 through 595 and new parts and subparts

2027

2028

Years 1 Through 7 (Fall 2019-2025) List of Rules With Ongoing or Pending Analysis

49 CFR 571.101—Controls and displays

• Section 610: NHTSA has reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR 571.101 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: NHTSA conducted a rulemaking in which it amended 49 CFR 571.101. See 90 FR 390 (Jan. 3, 2025). These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 571.102—Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.102 in a rulemaking to consider modernization of FMVSS 102 to accommodate ADS and make any other necessary updates to the FMVSS (RIN 2127-AM72).

49 CFR part 571.103—Windshield defrosting and defogging systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.103 in a rulemaking to consider modernization of FMVSS 103 to accommodate ADS and make any other necessary updates to the FMVSS (RIN 2127-AM71).

49 CFR part 571.104—Windshield wiping and washing systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.104 in a rulemaking to consider modernization of FMVSS 104 to accommodate ADS and make any other necessary updates to the FMVSS (RIN 2127-AM71).

49 CFR part 571.105—Hydraulic and electric brake systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.105 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.106—Brake hoses

49 CFR part 571.108—Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 57.108 in a rulemaking to consider modernization of FMVSS 108 to accommodate ADS and make any other necessary updates to the FMVSS (RIN 2127-AM70).

49 CFR part 571.109—New pneumatic tires for vehicles manufactured from 1949 to 1975, bias ply tires, and T-type spare tires

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.109 in a rulemaking to consider any necessary updates to FMVSS 109 to modernize existing tire requirements and test procedures to allow for alternatives to existing testing protocols including the tire strength test (plunger energy), the bead unseated resistance test, the tire endurance test, and other tire-related topics (RIN 2127-AL96).

49 CFR part 571.110—Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.110 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.111—Rear visibility

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.111 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.113—Hood latch system

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.113 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.114—Theft protection and rollaway prevention

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.114 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.116—Motor vehicle brake fluids

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.116 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.117—Retreaded pneumatic tires

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.117 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.118—Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.118 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.119—New pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds), specialty tires, and tires for motorcycles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.119 pursuant to section 610 and seek comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.120—Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.120 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.121—Air brake systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.121 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.122—Motorcycle brake systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.122 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.123—Motorcycle controls and displays

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.123 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.124—Accelerator control systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.124 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.125—Warning devices

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.125 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.126—Electronic stability control systems for light vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.126 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.127—Automatic emergency braking systems for light vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA has reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR 571.127 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: NHTSA conducted a rulemaking in which it amended 49 CFR 571.127. See 89 FR 39686 (May 9, 2024), 89 FR 93199 (Nov. 26, 2024), and 89 FR 99732 (Dec. 11, 2024). NHTSA is now considering a proposal to extend the compliance date for two years and allow the use of repeated trials to satisfy performance requirements (RIN 2127-AM69).

49 CFR part 571.129—New non-pneumatic tires for passenger cars

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.129 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.131—School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.131 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.135—Light vehicle brake systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.135 as part of a rulemaking to update FMVSS No. 135 (RIN 2127-AN00).

49 CFR part 571.136—Electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.136 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.138—Tire pressure monitoring systems

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.138 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.139—New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicle

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.139 in a rulemaking to consider the installation of nonpneumatic tires to be installed on new motor vehicles (RIN 2127-AM30).

49 CFR 571.141—Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.138 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those

regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.213—Child Restraint Systems

• Section 610: NHTSA has reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR 571.213 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: NHTSA conducted a rulemaking in which it amended 49 CFR 571.213. See 90 FR 1288 (Jan. 7, 2025) and 90 FR 11031 (Mar. 3, 2025). These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 571.217—Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.217 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.220—School Bus Rollover Protection

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.220 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.221—School Bus Body Joint Strength

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.221 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.222—School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.222 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.223—Rear Impact Guards

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.223 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.224—Rear Impact Protection

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.224 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.225—Child Restraint Anchorage Systems

• Section 610: NHTSA has reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR 571.225 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: NHTSA conducted a rulemaking in which it amended 49 CFR 571.225. See 90 FR 1288 (Jan. 7, 2025) and 90 FR 11031 (Mar. 3, 2025). These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 571.226—Ejection Mitigation

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.226 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.301—Fuel System Integrity

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.301 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.302—Flammability of Interior Materials

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.302 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.303—Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles

49 CFR part 571.304—Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity

49 CFR part 571.305—Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection

• Section 610: NHTSA has reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR 571.305 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: NHTSA conducted a rulemaking in which it replaced FMVSS 305 with FMVSS 305a. See 89 FR 104318 (Dec. 20, 2024). These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 571.401—Interior Trunk Release

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.401 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.403—Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.403 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.404—Platform Lift Installations in Motor Vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.404 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 571.500—Low-Speed Vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR 571.500 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 501—Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 501 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 509—OMB Control Numbers for Information Collection Requirements

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 509 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 510—Information Gathering Powers

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 510 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 511—Adjudicative Procedures

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 511 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 512—Confidential Business Information

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 512 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 520—Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts

• General: NHTSA conducted a rulemaking in which NHTSA rescinded its procedures for considering environmental impacts at part 520.

49 CFR part 523—Vehicle Classification

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 520 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 525—Exemptions from Average Fuel Economy Standards

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 525 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 526—Petitions and Plans for Relief under the Automobile Fuel Efficiency Act of 1980

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 526 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 529—Manufacturers of Multistage Automobiles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 529 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 531—Passenger Automobile Average Fuel Economy Standards

• General: NHTSA is conducting a rulemaking to reset the corporate average fuel economy standards consistent with Presidential and Secretarial direction (RIN 2127-AM76).

49 CFR part 533—Light Truck Fuel Economy Standards

• General: NHTSA is conducting a rulemaking to reset the corporate average fuel economy standards consistent with Presidential and Secretarial direction (RIN 2127-AM76).

49 CFR part 534—Rights and Responsibilities of Manufacturers in the Context of Changes in Corporate Relationships

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 534 pursuant to section 610 and seek comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 535—Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Program

• Section 610: NHTSA reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR part 535 and set forth its interpretation that NHTSA does not have statutory authority to prescribe civil penalties for standards applicable to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. NHTSA continues to review these regulations.

49 CFR part 536—Transfer and Trading of Fuel Economy Credits

• General: NHTSA is conducting a rulemaking to reset the corporate average fuel economy standards consistent with Presidential and Secretarial direction. NHTSA will consider changes to part 536 as part of that rulemaking (RIN 2127-AM76).

49 CFR part 537—Automotive Fuel Economy Reports

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 537 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 538—Manufacturing Incentives for Alternative Fuel Vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 538 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 541—Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 541 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 542—Procedures for Selecting Light Duty Truck Lines to Be Covered by the Theft Prevention Standard

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 542 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 543—Exemption from Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 543 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 545—Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard Phase-in and Small-Volume Line Reporting Requirements

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 545 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 551—Procedural Rules

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 551 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 552—Petitions for Rulemaking, Defect, and Noncompliance Orders

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 552 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 553—Rulemaking Procedures

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 553 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 554—Standards Enforcement and Defects Investigation

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 554 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 555—Temporary Exemption from Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 555 as part of a rulemaking to amend 49 CFR part 555 to modify the provision regarding the effective date of exemptions granted under part 555 in response to a petition for rulemaking from Cruise LLC. This change would allow exemptions to be granted to vehicles manufactured prior to the issuance of the grant of petition that are identical to the vehicles for which the exemption was sought (RIN 2127-AM57).

49 CFR part 556—Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 556 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 557—Petitions for Hearings on Notification and Remedy of Defects

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 557 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 562—Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 562 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 563—Event Data Recorders

• Section 610: NHTSA reviewed the regulations at 49 CFR part 563 as part of a rulemaking to respond to petitions for reconsideration of the December 2024 final rule amending the requirements for Event Data Recorders (EDRs) by extending the recording period for timed data metrics from 5 seconds of pre-crash data at a frequency of 2 Hz to 20 seconds of pre-crash data at a frequency of 10 Hz (RIN 2127-AM78).

49 CFR part 564—Replaceable Light Source and Sealed Beam Headlamp Information

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 564 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 565—Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Requirements

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 565 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 566—Manufacturer Identification

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 566 pursuant to section 610 and seek comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 567—Certification

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 567 pursuant to section 610 and seek comment from interested parties on any updates to those

regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 568—Vehicles Manufactured in Two or More Stages—All Incomplete, Intermediate and Final-Stage Manufacturers of Vehicles Manufactured in Two or More Stages

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 568 pursuant to section 610 and seek comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 569—Regrooved Tires

49 CFR part 570—Vehicle in Use Inspection Standards

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 570 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 572—Anthropomorphic Test Devices

• Section 610: NHTSA is reviewing the regulations at 49 CFR part 572 as part of a rulemaking to amend 49 CFR part 572 by adding design and performance specifications for a new test dummy known as the THOR-50M (RIN 2127-AM20).

49 CFR part 573—Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 573 as part of a rulemaking to update 49 CFR part 573 in compliance with the FAST Act to require manufacturers to provide the name and description of the components, a description of components, and the part or component number of the components involved in a defect or noncompliance on the defect or noncompliance information reports filed with the agency and to conform the length of the time for which manufacturers are required to provide a free remedy to the recent amendments to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act in the FAST Act (RIN 2127-AL80).

49 CFR part 574—Tire Identification and Recordkeeping

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 574 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 575—Consumer Information

• Section 610: NHTSA is reviewing the regulations at 49 CFR part 575 as part of a rulemaking to amend requirements for vehicle defect reporting (RIN 2127-AL33).

49 CFR part 576—Record Retention

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 576 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 577—Defect and Noncompliance Notification

• Section 610: NHTSA is reviewing the regulations at 49 CFR part 577 as part of a rulemaking to, among other things, respond to section 24104 of the FAST Act directing the Secretary to issue a rule requiring manufacturers “notification by electronic means in addition to notification by first class mail” to owners for defects and noncompliance of motor vehicles. MAP-21 allowed discretion for the notification to be “in a manner other than, or in addition to, first class mail” (RIN 2127-AL66).

49 CFR part 578—Civil and Criminal Penalties

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 578 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 579—Reporting of Information and Communications About Potential Defects

49 CFR part 580—Odometer Disclosure Requirements

49 CFR part 581—Bumper Standard

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 581 as part of a rulemaking to consider exempting passenger vehicles equipped with Automated Emergency Breaking (AEB) sensors and Crash Avoidance Technologies (CAT) sensors from current bumper standard requirements of 49 CFR part 581 (RIN 2127-AN02).

49 CFR part 582—Insurance Cost Information Regulation

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 582 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 583—Automobile Parts Content Labeling

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 583 pursuant to section 610 and seek comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 585—Phase-in Reporting Requirements

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 585 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 586—Replica Motor Vehicles

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 586 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 587—Deformable Barriers

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 587 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

49 CFR part 588—Child Restraint Systems Recordkeeping Requirements

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 49 CFR part 588 pursuant to section 610 and seek comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

23 CFR part 1200—Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs

• Section 610: NHTSA will review the regulations at 23 CFR part 1200 pursuant to section 610 and seeks comment from interested parties on any updates to those regulations to minimize burden on small entities.

23 CFR part 1300—Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs

• Section 610: NHTSA has reviewed the regulations at 23 CFR part 1300 and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: NHTSA is conducting rulemakings to amend 23 CFR part 1300. In a final rule, NHTSA made technical amendments to remove references to rescinded Executive Orders. (90 FR 31590 (July 15, 2025). In a proposed rule, published at 90 FR 45164 (Sept. 19, 2025) and in which NHTSA found no SEISNOSE, NHTSA proposed revisions to certain documentation requirements relating to public participation and engagement in the Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs. NHTSA will consider any comments received, including comments on whether regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden, in developing any final rule.

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, FRA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, FRA has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

49 CFR parts 200, 207, 209, and 210

2018

2019

49 CFR parts 211, 212, 213, 214, and 215

2019

2020

49 CFR parts 216, 217, 218, 219, and 220

2020

2021

49 CFR parts 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225

2021

2022

49 CFR parts 227, 228, 229, 230, and 231

2022

2023

49 CFR parts 232, 233, 234, 235, and 236

2023

2024

49 CFR parts 237, 238, 239, 240, and 241

2024

2025

49 CFR parts 242, 243, 244, 250, and 256

2025

2026

49 CFR parts 261, 262, 264, 266, and 268

2026

2027

49 CFR parts 269, 270, and 272

2027

2028

Year 7 (Fall 2024) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results

49 CFR part 237—Bridge Safety Standards

Section 610: There is no SEISNOSE. In the final rule, FRA asked for public comment to determine whether the rule would impose significant costs on small entities. FRA received no public comments in response to this request. General: The rule prescribes minimum requirements for people responsible for railroad bridges to implement safety assurance programs to protect safe operations of trains over bridges. FRA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 238—Passenger Equipment Safety Standards

Section 610: There is no SEISNOSE.

General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. FRA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 239—Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

Section 610: There is no SEISNOSE. Smaller commuter railroads or rapid transit systems that operate over the general railroad system of transportation are not affected disproportionately. The level of costs incurred by each organization should vary in proportion to the organization's size. For instance, railroads with fewer passenger cars will have lower costs associated with both employee efficiency testing and emergency exit inspections. Small passenger rail operations such as tourist, scenic, excursion, and historic railroads are exempted from the rule.

General: The rule prescribes minimum Federal safety standards for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of emergency preparedness plans by railroads. These requirements are necessary to ensure the protection and safety of railroad passengers, employees, and the general public and to minimize the number of casualties. FRA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 240—Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers

Section 610: There is no SEISNOSE. Although a substantial number of small railroads are subject to this rule, the economic impact is not significant. These small entities employ approximately less than 12% of the 153,000 workers in the industry. In addition, the rule does not apply to tourist, scenic, historic, or excursion operations that are not part of the general railroad system of transportation. Data suggests that small entities require fewer locomotive engineers to operate and do not incur significant training and administrative costs on average.

General: The rule prescribes minimum Federal safety standards and guidelines for the eligibility, training, testing, certification, and monitoring of all locomotive engineers which are necessary to ensure and enhance the protection and safety of railroad employees and the public, and to minimize the number of casualties. FRA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

49 CFR part 241—United States Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail Operations

• Section 610: There is no SEISNOSE.

• General: These regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden. In addition, the rule promotes the safety of railroad operations and employees. FRA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 8 (Fall 2025) List of Rules(s) That Will Be Analyzed During This Year

49 CFR part 242—Qualification and Certification of Conductors

49 CFR part 243—Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees

49 CFR part 244—Regulations on Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, and Acquisitions of Control

49 CFR part 250—Guarantee of Certificates of Trustees of Railroads in Reorganization

49 CFR part 256—Financial Assistance for Railroad Passenger Terminals

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, FTA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, FTA has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

49 CFR parts 604, 605, and 624

2018

2019

49 CFR parts 609 and 640

2019

2020

49 CFR part 633

2020

2021

49 CFR part 611

2021

2022

49 CFR part 655

2022

2023

49 CFR parts 602 and 614

2023

2024

49 CFR parts 661 and 663

2024

2025

49 CFR parts 625, 630, and 665

2025

2026

49 CFR parts 613, 622, 670 and 674

2026

2027

49 CFR parts 650, 672 and 673

2027

2028

Year 6 (Fall 2023) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

49 CFR part 602—Emergency Relief

• Section 610: FTA conducted a Section 610 review of 49 CFR part 602 and determined that it would not result in a SEISNOSE within the meaning of the RFA. The regulation implements FTA's Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program as authorized by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

• General: No changes are needed. MAP-21 authorized the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program at 49 U.S.C. 5324.

Subsequently, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Pub. L. 113—2), enacted on January 29, 2013, required FTA to issue interim regulations for the Emergency Relief Program, which FTA did on March 29, 2013 (78 FR 19136). On October 7, 2014, FTA issued a final rule that made minor changes responsive to comments received on the interim rule (79 FR 60349). Since that time, FTA issued an Emergency Relief Manual that provides detailed guidance on the program. This manual was updated on March 27, 2023. The rule accords significant flexibility for small-entities receiving Emergency Relief Program funding by allowing the Administrator to determine the terms and conditions of the grants based on the circumstances of the specific emergency or major disaster for which funding is available and providing a 45-day waiver of normal FTA grant requirements. Further, the rule provides for an annual emergency relief docket, implemented under 49 CFR part 601, by which affected recipients may request additional waivers from FTA requirements. Accordingly, FTA determined that the rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

49 CFR part 614—Transportation Infrastructure Management

• Section 610: FTA conducted a Section 610 review of 49 CFR part 614 and determined that it would not result in a SEISNOSE within the meaning of the RFA. The regulation cross-referenced the Management and Monitoring Systems regulation for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

• General: FTA rescinded 49 CFR part 614 in 2019 because the statutory basis for the cross-referenced regulation was rescinded by legislation in 2012.

Year 7 (Fall 2024) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

49 CFR part 661—Buy America Requirements

• Section 610: FTA conducted a Section 610 review of 49 CFR part 661 and determined that it would not result in a SEISNOSE within the meaning of the RFA. The regulation implements FTA's statutory Buy America requirements at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j).

• General: FTA is in the process of updating part 661 to bring the regulation into compliance with statutory changes, provide clarifications to recipients, and make other non-substantive, technical amendments. FTA most recently updated its Buy America regulation in 2009 (74 FR 30237, June 25, 2009). Since that time, Congress has amended the statutory provisions relevant to FTA's Buy America program three times. Section 20016 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (Pub. L. 112-141, July 6, 2012) amended 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) by requiring FTA to publish a detailed written explanation of its Buy America waiver determination in the

Federal Register

and on the Department of Transportation's public website before issuing a waiver. Section 3011 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (Pub. L. 114-94, Dec. 4, 2015) further amended 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) by: (1) defining the term “small purchase” for the purposes of the Buy America small purchase waiver; (2) requiring FTA to certify the availability and quality of domestic sources when denying a nonavailability waiver; (3) incrementally increasing the domestic content percentage requirements for rolling stock waivers; (4) providing how to calculate the domestic content of rolling stock when the average cost of a rolling stock vehicle in the procurement is more than $300,000 and the rolling stock frames or car shells are not produced in the United States; and (5) considering rolling stock prototypes to be rolling stock for the purposes of the Buy America rolling stock waiver. Section 3019 of the FAST Act extended FTA's Buy America requirements to capital leases and defined the terms “capital lease” and “removable power source.” Finally, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58, Nov. 15, 2021), which included the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) (Pub. L. 117-58, 70901-52), extended the Buy America requirements to include construction materials.

• FTA intends to incorporate these non-discretionary, statutory changes into the regulation. Any discretionary, clarifying amendments and technical corrections are not anticipated to impose any additional burdens on FTA recipients, including small entities.

49 CFR part 663—Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits of Rolling Stock Purchases

• Section 610: FTA conducted a Section 610 review of 49 CFR part 663 and determined that it would not result in a SEISNOSE within the meaning of the RFA. The regulation implements 49 U.S.C. 5323(m), which requires FTA to issue regulations requiring pre-award and post-delivery audits when a recipient of Federal financial assistance purchases rolling stock with funds made available under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code.

• General: FTA is in the process of updating part 663 to address recommendations made by the DOT Office of Inspector General (OIG) in a report titled “FTA's Oversight of SEPTA's Compliance With Buy America Rolling Stock Requirements Faced Several Challenges.” The amendments to the rule are not anticipated to result in a SEISNOSE within the meaning of the RFA.

Year 8 (Fall 2025) List of Rules To Be Analyzed

49 CFR parts 625—Transit Asset Management

49 CFR part 630—National Transit Database

49 CFR part 665—Bus Testing

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, MARAD has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, MARAD has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

46 CFR parts 201 through 205 and 46 CFR parts 381 and 382

2018

2019

46 CFR parts 221 through 232

2019

2020

46 CFR parts 249 through 296

2020

2021

46 CFR part 298

2021

2022

46 CFR parts 307 through 309

2022

2023

46 CFR part 310

2023

2024

46 CFR parts 315 through 340

2024

2025

46 CFR parts 345 through 381

2025

2026

46 CFR parts 382 through 389

2026

2027

46 CFR parts 390 through 393

2027

2028

Year 6 (2023) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

46 CFR part 310—Merchant Marine Training

• Section 610: MARAD is conducting a rulemaking to amend part 310 under RIN 2133-AB96, Amendment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Regulations; Maritime Service Obligation, to conform with intervening statutory changes and revise agency procedures in its administration of MARAD's maritime service obligation compliance requirements. MARAD will also consider whether other updates to part 310 are warranted and welcomes comment from the public on any such updates.

Year 7 (2024) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

46 CFR parts 315 through 340—The National Shipping Authority Regulations

• Section 610: MARAD conducted a Section 610 review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: MARAD conducted a rulemaking in which it rescinded 14 parts—46 CFR 317, 324, 325, 326, 328, 329, 330, 332, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 345, 346, and 347, because those parts describe obsolete procedures (see, 90 FR 28027 (July 1, 2025) and 90 CFR 28029 (July 1, 2025)). MARAD also revised parts 315 (90 FR 28024 (July 1, 2025)) and 327 (90 FR 28504 (July 1, 2025)). for updates and to improve accuracy, clarity and accessibility, including conforming to plain language criteria. As revised, these regulations are cost effective and impose the least burden on the public.

Year 8 (2025) List of Rules To Be Analyzed

46 CFR parts 345—348 [Reserved]

49 CFR part 349—Reemployment Rights of Certain Merchant Seamen

49 CFR part 350—Seamen's Service Awards

49 CFR part 351—Depositories

49 CFR part 355—Requirements for Establishing United States Citizenship

49 CFR part 356—Requirements for Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement to the Vessel's Documentation

49 CFR part 370—Claims

49 CFR part 380—Procedures

49 CFR part 381—Cargo Preference—U.S.-Flag Vessels

• Section 610: MARAD conducted a Section 610 review of parts 349, 350, and 351 and found that revisions for updates are required.

• General: MARAD conducted a rulemaking in which it proposed to revise 46 CFR parts 355 and 356 to modernize and simplify that means by which MARAD program participants may evidence corporate United States citizenship (see, 90 FR 28513 and 90 FR 28519 (July 1, 2025). MARAD will consider any comments received in determining how to proceed with any final rule.

Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

33 CFR parts 401 through 403 *

2018

2019

* The review for these regulations recurs each year of the 10-year review cycle (currently 2018 through 2027).

Year 1 (Fall 2018) List of Rules That Will Be Analyzed During the Next Year

33 CFR part 401—Seaway Regulations and Rules

33 CFR part 402—Tariff of Tolls

33 CFR part 403—Rules of Procedure of the Joint Tolls Review Board

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

In complying with this section, PHMSA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by most OAs. As such, PHMSA has divided its rules into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the analysis year, the listed rules will be analyzed to identify those with a SEISNOSE. During the review year, each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEISNOSE will be reviewed in accordance with section 610(b) to determine if it should be continued without change or changed to minimize the impact on small entities.

Year

Regulations to be reviewed

Analysis year

Review year

49 CFR part 178

2018

2019

49 CFR parts 178 through 180

2019

2020

49 CFR parts 172 and 175

2020

2021

49 CFR part 171, sections 171.15 and 171.16

2021

2022

49 CFR parts 106, 107, 171, 190, and 195

2022

2023

49 CFR parts 174, 177, and 199

2023

2024

49 CFR parts 176, 191, and 192

2024

2025

49 CFR parts 172 and 178

2025

2026

49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, and 193

2026

2027

49 CFR parts 173 and 194

2027

2028

Year 7 (Fall 2024) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results

49 CFR part 176—CARRIAGE BY VESSEL.

• Section 610: PHMSA conducted a review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: PHMSA has reviewed this part and found that while this part does not have SEISNOSE, it could be revised to reflect new technologies and updated to reflect current practices. Therefore, PHMSA has initiated rulemakings that—where necessary—revise portions of part 176. Otherwise, PHMSA's plain language review of this part indicates no need for substantial revision. Where confusing or ambiguous language has been identified, PHMSA plans to propose or finalize revisions by way of rulemakings.

• For example, the “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards” (2137-AF64) rulemaking action is part of PHMSA's ongoing biennial process to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international regulations and standards. Federal law and policy strongly favor the harmonization of domestic and international standards for hazardous materials transportation. The Federal hazardous materials transportation law (Federal hazmat law; 49 U.S.C. 5101

et seq.

) directs PHMSA to participate in relevant international standard-setting bodies and promotes consistency of the HMR with international transport standards to the extent practicable. Federal hazardous materials law permits PHMSA to depart from international standards where appropriate, including to promote safety or other overriding public interests. However, Federal hazardous materials law otherwise encourages domestic and international harmonization (see 49 U.S.C. 5120). Harmonization facilitates international trade by minimizing the costs and other burdens of complying with multiple or inconsistent safety requirements for transportation of hazardous materials. Safety is enhanced by creating a uniform framework for compliance, and as the volume of hazardous materials transported in international commerce continues to grow, harmonization becomes increasingly important. The impact that the 2137-AF64 rulemaking will have on small entities is not expected to be significant. The rulemaking will clarify provisions based on PHMSA's initiatives and correspondence with the regulated community and domestic and international stakeholders, which helps promote safety through increased regulatory compliance. The changes are generally intended to provide relief and, as a result, positive economic benefits to shippers, carriers, and packaging manufacturers and testers, including small entities. This rulemaking is expected to lead to both economic and safety benefits. The amendments are expected to result in net benefits for shippers engaged in domestic and international commerce, including trans-border shipments within North America. In addition, the effective changes of this rulemaking will relieve U.S. companies, including small entities competing in foreign markets, from the burden of complying with a dual system of regulations. This rulemaking is an example of PHMSA's review of rulemakings which helps ensure that the HMR do not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

49 CFR part 191—TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY

PIPELINE: ANNUAL, INCIDENT, AND OTHER REPORTING

• Section 610: PHMSA conducted a review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

49 CFR part 192—TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS

• Section 610: PHMSA conducted a review of this part and found no SEISNOSE.

• General: PHMSA conducts regular regulatory reviews to ensure that the Office of Pipeline Safety regulations keep up to date with new technologies and to be responsive to petitions, mandates, recommendations, and safety issues. When necessary, PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety proposes amendments to provide relief to small businesses by clarifying and updating its regulations. In addition, PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety regularly incorporates voluntary consensus standards—which are reviewed by committees representing government, industry, and material manufacturers—as a part of its rulemaking activities.

Year 8 (Fall 2025) List of Rules To Be Analyzed

49 CFR part 172—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, AND SECURITY PLANS

49 CFR part 178—SPECIFICATIONS FOR PACKAGINGS

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Federal Aviation Administration—Final Rule Stage

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

299

Requirements to File Notice of Construction of Meteorological Evaluation Towers and Other Renewable Energy Projects (Section 610 Review)

2120-AK77

300

Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft

2120-AK82

Federal Aviation Administration—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

301

Aircraft Registration, Airman Certification, and Airman Medical Certificate Fees

2120-AK37

302

Operating Requirements: Definition Changes for On-Demand Operation, Scheduled Operation, and Supplemental Operation

2120-AM05

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

303

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

2126-AA35

304

Self-Insurance Program Cost Recovery (Section 610 Review)

2126-AC58

Federal Railroad Administration—Proposed Rule Stage

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

305

Risk Reduction Program (Section 610 Review)

2130-AC89

Federal Railroad Administration—Final Rule Stage

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

306

Positive Train Control Systems (Section 610 Review)

2130-AC95

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration—Proposed Rule Stage

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

307

Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other Pipeline Safety Initiatives

2137-AF53

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

308

Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair

2137-AF51

309

Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Operational Status

2137-AF52

Maritime Administration—Proposed Rule Stage

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

310

Cargo Preference—U.S. Flag Vessels Regulatory Update (Section 610 Review)

2133-AB97

Maritime Administration—Final Rule Stage

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

311

Establishing Safe and Secure Merchant Marine Training, Every Mariner Builds A Respectful Culture (EMBARC) (Section 610 Review)

2133-AB99

Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Federal Aviation

Administration

(FAA)

Final Rule Stage

299. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION OF METEOROLOGICAL EVALUATION TOWERS AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103; 49 U.S.C. 106(f)

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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

11/18/24

89 FR 90627

NPRM Comment Period End

01/17/25

Final Rule

07/00/26

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Brian Konie, Air Traffic Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591

Phone: 202 267-8783

Email:

brian.konie@faa.gov

RIN: 2120-AK77

300. REGISTRATION AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Interim Final Rule

12/16/15

80 FR 78593

Interim Final Rule Effective

12/21/15

OMB Approval of Information Collection

12/21/15

80 FR 79255

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End

01/15/16

Final Action

02/00/27

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Natalie Wilkowske, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 S MacArthur Boulevard, Registry Building 26, Room 118, Oklahoma City, OK 73169

Phone: 866 762-9434

Email:

natalie.wilkowske@faa.gov

RIN: 2120-AK82

Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Federal Aviation

Administration

(FAA)

Long-Term Actions

301. AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION, AIRMAN CERTIFICATION, AND AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FEES

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. 1095

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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

To Be Determined

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:

isra.raza@faa.gov

RIN: 2120-AK37

302. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: DEFINITION CHANGES FOR ON-DEMAND OPERATION, SCHEDULED OPERATION, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATION

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106; 49 U.S.C. 44701

Abstract: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend regulations by removing all references to public charter operations and part 380 from the definitions of scheduled operation, on-demand operation, and supplemental operation. The FAA also proposes to amend the definitions of on-demand operation and supplemental operation by replacing language related to negotiated operations with language clarifying that for such operations the departure location, departure time, and arrival location cannot be offered in advance. The proposed rule would ensure that all public charter operations are conducted under the appropriate level of safety.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jackie Clow, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591

Phone: 202 267-8166

Email:

jackie.a.clow@faa.gov

RIN: 2120-AM05

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Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

(FMCSA)

Long-Term Actions

303. SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE FOR MEXICO-DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES

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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

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 End

04/18/02

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Wendy Liberante, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 366-2551

Email:

wendy.liberante@dot.gov

RIN: 2126-AA35

304. SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM COST RECOVERY (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

To Be Determined

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:

kenneth.riddle@dot.gov

RIN: 2126-AC58

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Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Federal Railroad

Administration

(FRA)

Proposed Rule Stage

305. RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103; 49 U.S.C. 20156

Relevant Executive Orders: 14192

Abstract: FRA published the Risk Reduction Program (RRP) final rule on February 18, 2020, as required by 49 U.S.C. 20156. The RRP final rule established regulations at 49 CFR part 271, requiring Class I freight railroads and Class II and III freight railroads that demonstrate inadequate safety

performance to develop and implement an RRP to improve the safety of their operations. This NPRM would address a procedural issue raised in an Association of American Railroads (AAR) petition to remove 49 CFR 271.3(c), which states that employees of railroad contractors that perform a “Significant portion of a railroad's operation” are considered the railroad's “directly affected employees” for purposes of the RRP rule.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

09/08/22

87 FR 54938

NPRM Comment Period End

11/07/22

Second NPRM

10/00/26

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Kathryn Gresham, Attorney Adviser, Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 577-7142

Email:

kathryn.gresham@dot.gov

RIN: 2130-AC89

Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Federal Railroad

Administration

(FRA)

Final Rule Stage

306. POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103; 49 U.S.C. 20157

Relevant Executive Orders: 14192

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend FRA's PTC regulations- Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I- to accomplish two objectives: (1) improve FRA's oversight of the performance of PTC technology by clarifying and expanding certain reporting requirements, and (2) provide a clear framework under which railroads may safely operate without PTC technology, subject to operating restrictions and other requirements, in certain necessary situations. FRA has found that its existing PTC regulations do not provide sufficient flexibility to railroads to continue operating following initialization failures or in cases where a PTC system needs to be temporarily disabled during repair, maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, or capital projects. Previously, FRA's regulations provided railroads with flexibility that expired on December 31, 2022, and this rulemaking will reintroduce a certain flexibility regarding initialization failures, establish additional parameters and operating restrictions under which railroads may continue to operate safely, and codify an existing process for FRA's approval of temporary PTC system outages related to repair, maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and capital projects. In addition, this rulemaking will create a new exception to permit non-revenue passenger trains to operate to yards or maintenance facilities, without being governed by PTC technology, under certain conditions.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

10/27/24

89 85462

Comment Period Extended

12/23/24

89 104510

NPRM Comment Period End

01/11/25

Final Rule

07/00/26

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Kathryn Gresham, Attorney Adviser, Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 577-7142

Email:

kathryn.gresham@dot.gov

RIN: 2130-AC95

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Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

(PHMSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

307. PIPELINE SAFETY: SAFETY OF GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPELINES AND OTHER PIPELINE SAFETY INITIATIVES

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 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

09/07/23

88 FR 61746

NPRM Comment Period End

11/06/23

Hearing/Public Hearing/Public Meeting

07/00/26

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Robert Jagger, Senior Transportation Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 557-6765

Email:

robert.jagger@dot.gov

RIN: 2137-AF53

Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

(PHMSA)

Long-Term Actions

308. PIPELINE SAFETY: GAS PIPELINE LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101

et seq.

Abstract: This rulemaking action 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

To Be Determined

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

05/18/23

88 FR 31890

NPRM Comment Period End

07/17/23

Final Rule

To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Sayler Palabrica, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 744-0825

Email:

sayler.palabrica@dot.gov

RIN: 2137-AF51

309. PIPELINE SAFETY: PIPELINE OPERATIONAL STATUS

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101

et seq.

Relevant Executive Orders: 14219; 14154; 14156; 14192

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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/00/27

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Robert Jagger, Senior Transportation Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 557-6765

Email:

robert.jagger@dot.gov

RIN: 2137-AF52

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Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Maritime Administration

(MARAD)

Proposed Rule Stage

310. CARGO PREFERENCE—U.S. FLAG VESSELS REGULATORY UPDATE (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. ch. 553, 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/00/26

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Mitch Hudson, Senior Attorney, Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 366-9373

Email:

mitch.hudson@dot.gov

RIN: 2133-AB97

Department of Transportation

(DOT)

Maritime Administration

(MARAD)

Final Rule Stage

311. ESTABLISHING SAFE AND SECURE MERCHANT MARINE TRAINING, EVERY MARINER BUILDS A RESPECTFUL CULTURE (EMBARC) (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 50101, 46 U.S.C. 51103, 46 U.S.C. 51322, 46 U.S.C. 57100, 49 CFR 1.93

Relevant Executive Orders: 14219

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to provide for a safe and secure work environment for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and State Maritime Academy cadets assigned to a vessel for training or educational purposes and to provide for the operation of a safe and efficient United States Merchant Marine through the prevention of and response to prohibited behavior such as sexual assault and harassment of any kind.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Final Rule

07/00/26

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Mitch Hudson, Senior Attorney, Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Phone: 202 366-9373

Email:

mitch.hudson@dot.gov

RIN: 2133-AB99

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