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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AI23 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction 
Abstract: This rulemaking would require that flammability reduction means be incorporated into existing airplanes, newly manufactured airplanes, and new designs. It establishes new design standards for future and pending applications for type certification as well as new operating rules for retrofitting existing airplanes. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25    14 CFR 121    14 CFR 125    14 CFR 129    14 CFR 91   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 40113    49 USC 44701 and 44702    49 USC 44704   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/23/2005  70 FR 70922   
Notice of Availability and Request for Comments  02/15/2006  71 FR 8045   
NPRM Comment Period Extended  03/21/2006  71 FR 14122   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/23/2006    
Notice of Availability and Request for Comments  04/03/2006  71 FR 16611   
Notice of Public Meeting  04/03/2006  71 FR 16611   
Notice Comment Period End  05/08/2006    
NPRM Extended Comment Period End  05/08/2006    
Notice Comment Period End  03/23/2008    
Final Rule; Request for Comments  07/21/2008  73 FR 42444   
Final Rule Effective  09/19/2008    
Final Rule Comment Period End  01/20/2009    
Additional Information: Present value (7%) cost $1,012 million--Present value (7%) benefits $657 million
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Mike Dostert
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
1601 Lind Avenue, SW,
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone:425 227-2132
Fax:425 227-1320
Email: mike.dostert@faa.gov