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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AK30 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Requirements for Protection of Fuel Tanks From Flame Propagation Through Fuel Vent Lines 
Abstract: This rulemaking would modify the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes to require fuel tank designs that prevent a fuel tank explosion caused by flame propagation through the vent system from a post-crash ground fire or from lightning strikes. Preventing a fuel tank explosion following an accident provides additional time for the safe evacuation of passengers. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121    14 CFR 25    14 CFR 26   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 40113    49 USC 40119    49 USC 41706    49 USC 44101    49 USC 44701    49 USC 44702    49 USC 44704    49 USC 44705    49 USC 44709 to 44711    49 USC 44713    49 USC 44716    49 USC 44717    49 USC 44722    49 USC 46105   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/15/2014  79 FR 48098   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/13/2014 
NPRM; Analyzing Comments  02/00/2015 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
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