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DOT/FMCSA RIN: 2126-AB23 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Direct Final Rulemaking Procedures 
Abstract: FMCSA amends its rulemaking procedures by establishing direct final rulemaking procedures. Under these procedures, FMCSA will make regulatory changes, which would become effective a specified number of days after the date of publication in the Federal Register, unless FMCSA receives written adverse comments or notice of intent to file adverse comments received by the date specified in the direct final rule. These new procedures will expedite the promulgation of routine or noncontroversial rules by reducing the time and resources necessary to develop, review, clear, and publish separate proposed and final rules. FMCSA will not use direct final rulemaking procedures for complex or controversial issues. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 389   
Legal Authority: Administrative Procedure Act (5 USC Section 553)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/17/2010  75 FR 12720   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/16/2010    
Final Rule  05/28/2010  75 FR 29915   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  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:
Brian Routhier
Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-1225
Email: brian.routhier@dot.gov