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DOT/FTA RIN: 2132-AB01 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Bus Testing: Updating Testing Procedures 
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FTA´s bus testing procedures to more accurately reflect passenger loads by updating the average passenger weight to incorporate recent statistical data. This action would affect those transit bus manufacturers who may need to upgrade vehicle components or modify vehicle configurations to better accommodate heavier weight loads. FTA notes that any cost increase due to a transit agency's decision to upgrade components would be offset by FTA's financial assistance program which covers at least 80% of a vehicle's capital costs, minimizing any economic impact of this rulemaking on public transit vehicles manufacturers and their customers. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 665   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5318    49 USC 5334(a)(11)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/14/2011  76 FR 13580   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/13/2011    
NPRM Extension of Comment Period  05/19/2011  76 FR 28947   
NPRM Extension of Comment Period End  06/15/2011    
Final Rule  10/00/2011    
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:
Richard Wong
Attorney Advisor
Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20159
Phone:202-366-4011
Email: Richard.Wong@dot.gov