Documents

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; State and Local Government Facilities

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 13, 1998

In addition, 447 written comments were submitted to the Access Board by the end of the comment period on March 22, 1993. Another 127 comments were received after March 22, 1993. … period, and an additional 127 comments were received after the close of the comment period.

Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 28, 1998

In this regard, we take the same path as we did under the Air Carrier Access Act, where our regulations specify that carriers are not required to act contrary to FAA safety regulations. … The airline industry is governed, for accessibility purposes, by the Air Carrier Access Act, rather than the ADA.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles; Over-the-Road Buses

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 28, 1998

Comment. … One organization said that it preferred all but no less than 50%, similar to the regulations under the Air Carrier Access Act regulations.

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 21, 2000

The public comment period for the proposed rule ended on May 30, 2000. Over 100 individuals and organizations submitted comments on the proposed standards. … Commenters responded that security would be an issue if the time-out period was extended for too long and information with personal data was left exposed.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Recreation Facilities

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 3, 2002

The comment period on the summary closed on September 19, 2000. Approximately 70 comments were received during the public comment period. … Significant Issues Raised During Public Comment Period The significant comments raised during the public comment period are summarized in the preamble to the final rule, along with the Access Board's

Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 3, 1998

The Board is also required to review and update the guidelines periodically. Comment. … No explicit ``grace period'' is needed since it is built into the determination of readily achievable. Comment.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Building Elements Designed for Children's Use

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 13, 1998

Several comments noted that some textures are hard to clean and may not meet sanitation requirements. One comment from a local disability group stated that further study was needed. Response. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, Federal agencies must prepare a written assessment of the effects of any Federal mandate in a final rule that may result in the

Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 3, 2022

Administrative Procedures Act and Good Cause Findings The Access Board is extending the sunset provisions in the MDE Standards without prior notice and opportunity for public comment because it has … Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires federal agencies to analyze the impact of regulatory actions on small entities, unless an agency certifies that the rule will not

Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 23, 2026

Comments Received and Changes to the Rule Text The Access Board received eight comments in response to its NPRM. … The statutory time period for response will be tolled while the agency seeks clarification, which will delay the agency's response.

Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 25, 2024

In response to a request from MITA for an extension of the comment period to allow them to provide a more thorough comment, the Board extended the comment period by 30 days to August 31, 2023. … Notice of proposed rulemaking extension of comment period, 88 FR 50096 (Aug. 1, 2023). Below the Board addresses each group of comments received.

Guidance Procedures

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 21, 2020

comment period would be impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. … After the close of the public comment period, the Access Board will also prepare a written response to any major concerns raised by commenters and make this response document publicly available on the

Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 8, 2023

The comment period ended on November 23, 2011, and was subsequently reopened until February 2, 2012. 2 During the two comment periods, 460 commenters submitted approximately 600 comments. … A national association of engineering companies also requested an extension of the comment period. The Access Board thus reopened the comment period through February 2, 2012.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 23, 2004

During the comment period, the Board held public hearings on the proposed guidelines in Dallas, TX and Boston, MA. … During the comment period, the Board held informational meetings on the summary in Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 22, 2018

This direct final rule will take effect on the specified effective date, without further action, unless the Access Board receives adverse comment within the comment period. … In May 2016, about one year after the ICT NPRM comment period had closed, the FCC initiated a proceeding (at the behest of several telecommunications companies) to update its accessibility rules to allow

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 18, 2017

We also received 384 written comments during the comment period. … period of time.)

Bylaws

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 18, 2022

The Chair has discretion to extend the period of time if, at the end of the voting period, there are an insufficient number of votes for the Board to take action. … As such, this rule is exempt from the notice-and-comment process pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2), 553(b)(3)(A).

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 14, 2016

Information developed during the reopened comment period painted a mixed picture of these 1:6 ramps. … the comment period in the fall of 2012 to address issues related to ramp designs.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines; Emergency Transportable Housing Units

Federal Register · Rule · May 7, 2014

Most of the comments were submitted by disability advocacy organizations (17 comments) and individuals (16 comments). … Two of the comments were duplicates and one comment was a test. A.

Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Detectable Warnings

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 23, 1998

The Access Board periodically reviews its rulemaking agenda and will evaluate the impact of its efforts in this area and whether further rulemaking is warranted. … by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.

Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Detectable Warnings

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 29, 1996

Six comments were received in response to the NPRM. Five supported extending the suspension and one opposed the action. … The rule is effective July 26, 1996 so that there will be no interruption in the suspension period. The rule does not require entities covered by the ADA to take any action.