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    <RIN_INFO>
        <RIN>2120-AJ58</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201010</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>2120</CODE>
            <NAME>Federal Aviation Administration</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>FAA</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>2100</CODE>
            <NAME>Department of Transportation</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>DOT</ACRONYM>
        </PARENT_AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[This rulemaking would establish one set of flight time limitations, duty period limits, and rest requirements for pilots.  The rulemaking is necessary to ensure that pilots have the opportunity to obtain sufficient rest to perform their duties. The objective of the rule is to contribute to and to improve aviation safety.  This rulemaking is related to the following: An NPRM (RIN 2120-AF63), and a Withdrawal (RIN 2120-AI93).]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Economically Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Final Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>Yes</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>14 CFR 121</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 135</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 106(g)</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 40113</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 40119</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 41706</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44101</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44701</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44702</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44705</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44705</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44709</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44710</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44711</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44712</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44713</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44715</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44716</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44717</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44722</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 45101</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 45102</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 45103</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 45104</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 45105</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 46105</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>Yes</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <RPLAN_INFO>
            <STMT_OF_NEED><![CDATA[The FAA recognizes that the effects of pilot fatigue are universal, and the profiles of different types of operations are similar enough that the same fatigue mitigations should be applied across all types of operations. 

In June 2009, the FAA established the Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) whose membership includes labor, industry, and FAA representatives. The ARC reviewed current approaches to mitigating fatigue and in September 2009 made recommendations to the Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety on how to address this issue in FAA regulations.

The ARC considered: 
* An approach to fatigue that consolidates and replaces existing regulatory requirements;
* Current fatigue science, data, and information;
* How current international standards address fatigue; and
* The use of Fatigue Risk Management Systems.

Based on ARC recommendations, the FAA is developing new regulations on crewmember flight, duty and rest requirements.]]></STMT_OF_NEED>
            <LEGAL_BASIS><![CDATA[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.]]></LEGAL_BASIS>
            <ALTERNATIVES><![CDATA[The FAA is currently reviewing alternatives to rulemaking.]]></ALTERNATIVES>
            <COSTS_AND_BENEFITS><![CDATA[The proposed rule is designated as "significant regulatory action" as designated in section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866.  In addition, the proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Quantifiable costs and benefits to be determined.]]></COSTS_AND_BENEFITS>
            <RISKS><![CDATA[The FAA will review specific risks associated with this rulemaking.]]></RISKS>
        </RPLAN_INFO>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/14/2010</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>75 55852</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/15/2010</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Action</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>07/00/2011</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>Yes</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Organizations</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <FURTHER_INFO_URL>www.regulations.gov</FURTHER_INFO_URL>
        <PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL>www.regulations.gov</PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL>
        <PRINT_PAPER>Yes</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <RELATED_RIN_LIST>
            <RELATED_RIN>
                <RIN>2120-AF63</RIN>
                <RIN_RELATION>Related to</RIN_RELATION>
            </RELATED_RIN>
            <RELATED_RIN>
                <RIN>2120-AI93</RIN>
                <RIN_RELATION>Related to</RIN_RELATION>
            </RELATED_RIN>
        </RELATED_RIN_LIST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Nancy</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Claussen</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>L.</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2120</CODE>
                    <NAME>Federal Aviation Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>FAA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>202 267-8166</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>nancy.claussen@faa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>800 Independence Avenue, SW,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20591</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
        </AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
    </RIN_INFO>
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