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RIN: 2120-AJ00

Publication ID: Fall 2011

Title: Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for crewmember and dispatcher training programs in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. The rulemaking would enhance traditional training programs by requiring the use of flight simulation training devices for flight crewmembers and including additional training requirements in areas that are critical to safety. The rulemaking would also reorganize and revise the qualification and training requirements. The changes are intended to contribute to reducing aviation accidents.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119 14 CFR 121 14 CFR 135 14 CFR 142 14 CFR 65
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g) 49 USC 40113 49 USC 40119 49 USC 44101 49 USC 44701 49 USC 44702 49 USC 44705 49 USC 44709 to 44711 49 USC 44713 49 USC 44716 49 USC 44717 49 USC 44722 49 USC 44901 49 USC 44903 49 USC 44904 49 USC 44912 49 USC 46105

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need: This rulemaking is part of the FAA's efforts to reduce fatal accidents in which human error was a major contributing cause. The changes would reduce human error and improve performance among flight crewmembers, flight attendants, and aircraft dispatchers. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigations identified several areas of inadequate training that were the probable cause of an accident. This rulemaking contains changes to address the causes and factors identified by the NTSB.

Summary of the Legal Basis: The FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety is found in title 49 of the United States Code. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 49 U.S.C. 44701(a)(5), which requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations and minimum standards for other practices, methods, and procedures necessary for safety in air commerce and national security.

Alternatives: During the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) phase, the FAA did not find any significant alternatives in accordance with 5 U.S.C. section 603(d). The FAA will again review alternatives at the final rule phase.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The FAA is developing the costs and benefits of this rulemaking

Risks: The FAA will review specific risks associated with this rulemaking.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	01/12/2009	74 FR 1280
Proposed Rule; Notice of Public Meeting	03/12/2009	74 FR 10689
NPRM Comment Period Extended	04/20/2009	74 FR 17910
NPRM Comment Period End	05/12/2009
Extended NPRM Comment Period End	08/10/2009
Supplemental NPRM	05/20/2011	76 FR 29336
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End	07/19/2011
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period Extended	06/23/2011	76 FR 36888
Extended Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End	09/19/2011
Analyzing Comments	01/00/2012

Additional Information: For flight crewmember information contact James K. Sheppard, for flight attendant information contact Nancy Lauck Claussen, and for aircraft dispatcher information contact Leo Hollis, Air Carrier Training Branch (AFS-210), Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267 8166.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov	Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Nancy L. Claussen Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591 Phone:202 267-8166 Email: nancy.claussen@faa.gov