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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AH68 Publication ID: Spring 2003 
Title: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum in Domestic United States Airspace 
Abstract: This action would permit Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum flights in the airspace over the contiguous 48 States of the United States and Alaska and that portion of the Gulf of Mexico where the FAA provides air traffic services. This reduction of vertical separation minima would only be applied between those aircraft that meet stringent altimeter and auto-pilot performance requirements. This action would enhance airspace capacity and assist aircraft operators in saving fuel and time. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 1155    49 USC 40103    49 USC 40120    49 USC 44101    49 USC 44111    49 USC 44701    49 USC 44709    49 USC 44711    49 USC 44712    49 USC 44715    49 USC 44715    49 USC 44716    49 USC 46504    49 USC 46506 to 46507    49 USC 47122    49 USC 47508    49 USC 47528 to 47531   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/10/2002  67 FR 31920   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/08/2002    
Final Rule  06/00/2003    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Robert Swain
Flight Standards Service
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202 385-4576