This is the ALPA blast mail summary:
a. The proposed rules will eliminate distinctions between domestic, flag, and supplemental operations.
b. Rules contained within this NPRM will apply to all flights conducted by 121 certificate holders, including ferry flights, repositioning flights, delivery flights, etc.
c. Public comments are due to the FAA 60 days from today.
d. A final rule must be enacted by August 1, 2011.
e. The proposed minimum rest period prior to duty is 9 hours at the hotel.
f. The proposed maximum duty day ranges from 9 to 13 hours, depending on the pilot’s start time and the number of flight segments.
g. The proposed maximum flight time ranges from 8 to 10 hours, depending on the pilot’s start time and the number of flight segments.
h. Fatigue mitigation is identified as a joint responsibility between the air carrier and the pilot.
i. Carrier must develop and implement an internal evaluation and audit program to monitor whether flightcrew members are reporting to work fatigued.
j. Pilots must receive 30 consecutive hours free from duty in each 7 day period.
k. Carriers must implement a Fatigue Risk Management System
l. Carriers must implement a fatigue education and training program for flight crewmembers.