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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AI91 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Modification of Certain Medical Standards and Procedures and Duration of Certain Medical Certificates 
Abstract: This rule would extend the duration of first- and third-class medical certificates for certain individuals. A first-class medical certificate is required when exercising airline transport pilot privileges and at least a third-class medical certificate when exercising private pilot privileges. Certain conforming amendments to medical certification procedures and some general editorial amendments also are proposed. The intent of this action is to improve the efficiency of the medical certification program and service provided to medical certificate applicants. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 183    14 CFR 61    14 CFR 65    14 CFR 67   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g), 40113    49 USC 44701 to 44703, 44707, 44709 to 44711, 45102 and 45103, and 45301 and 45302   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/10/2007  72 FR 18092   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/11/2007    
Final Rule  07/24/2008  73 FR 43059   
Final Rule; Correcting Amendment  08/18/2008  73 FR 48125   
Correcting Amendment Effective  08/18/2008    
Final Rule Effective  08/25/2008    
Additional Information: This rule will provide costs savings. From 2007 to 2016, the total cost-savings of the rule would be approximately $85.0 million ($59.7 million, discounted).
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulation.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Judi Citrenbaum
Office of Aerospace Medicine
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave, SE,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202 267-9689
Email: judi.m.citrenbaum@faa.gov