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"we can't put them in place now, that would cause a $3 increase in ticket prices."

 

Rulemaking Management System - Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

OMB clearance December 16, publication December 30. Also has estimated timelines for the first officer qualification NPRM.

 

Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements Red


Popular Title: Flight/Duty/Rest Requirements RIN 2120-AJ58
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/14/2010;End of Comment Period 11/15/2010.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend existing flight, duty, and rest regulations applicable to certificate holders and their flightcrew members operating under 14 CFR part 121. The new requirements would eliminate the current distinctions between domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. Also, the rulemaking would provide different requirements based on the time of day, whether an individual is acclimated to a new time zone, and the likelihood of being able to sleep under different circumstances. This rulemaking is necessary to improve aviation safety by providing applicable persons with the opportunity for sufficient rest.
Effects:
Economically Significant
Major
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Legal Deadline: Final Rule : 08/01/2011
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/24/2009
Docket Number: FAA-2009-1093
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date New
Projected
Date Actual
Date
To OST 05/27/2011 07/08/2011
To OMB 06/13/2011 08/08/2011 08/17/2011
OMB Clearance 07/28/2011 12/16/2011
Publication Date 08/08/2011 12/30/2011
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

 

Should we expect this to be delayed even longer now that Randy Babbit has resigned and our new "acting" FAA administrator has no prior aviation experience?