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        <RIN>2120-AJ94</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201610</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>Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) (RRR)</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[This rulemaking would permit operators to use an EFVS in lieu of natural vision to continue descending from 100 feet height above runway touchdown zone elevation to the runway. This action would also permit certain operators using EFVS-equipped aircraft to dispatch, release, or takeoff under instrument flight rules (IFR), and to initiate and continue an approach, when the destination airport weather is below authorized visibility minimums for the runway of intended landing. Pilot training, recent flight experience, and proficiency would be required for operators who use EFVS in lieu of natural vision to descend below decision altitude, decision height, or minimum descent altitude. The FAA believes that an EFVS can provide operational and safety benefits during Category II and Category III approach operations. The rulemaking would enable expanded EFVS operations, which would increase access and efficiency in low visibility conditions, and potentially result in fewer missed approaches and delayed take-offs.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Substantive, Nonsignificant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Final Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>14 CFR 1</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 121</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 125</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 135</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 61</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 91</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 106(g)</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 1155</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 40103</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 40113</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 40119</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 40120</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 41706</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44101</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44111</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44701 to 44703</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44704</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44705</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44707</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44709 to 44711</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44712</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44713</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44715</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44716</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44717</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 44722</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 45101 to 45105</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 45102</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 45103</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 45301</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 45302</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 46105</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 46306</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 46315</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 46316</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 46504</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 46506</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 46507</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 47122</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 47508</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 U.S.C. 47528 to 47531</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>07/11/2013</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>78 FR 34935</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period Extended</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/06/2013</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>78 FR 54790</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/09/2013</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Comment Period Extended</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>10/15/2013</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period Reopened</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>08/20/2015</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>80 FR 50587</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/21/2015</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/00/2016</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <ADDITIONAL_INFO>SB: N IC: N SLT: N  Anticipated costs/benefits:  The FAA estimated the costs of the proposed rule over 10 years would be approximately $5.3 million nominal value.   Status: Publication scheduled in 05/00/2015.</ADDITIONAL_INFO>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</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>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <RELATED_RIN_LIST>
            <RELATED_RIN>
                <RIN>2120-AH78</RIN>
                <RIN_RELATION>Related to</RIN_RELATION>
            </RELATED_RIN>
        </RELATED_RIN_LIST>
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            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Terry</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>King</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2120</CODE>
                    <NAME>Federal Aviation Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>FAA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>202-385-4588</PHONE>
                <FAX>202-385-4653</FAX>
                <EMAIL>Terry.king@faa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>470 L&apos;Enfant Plaza, SW,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20024</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
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