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DOT/OST RIN: 2105-AD92 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections—Part 2 
Abstract: This rulemaking would enhance airline passenger protections by addressing the following areas: (1) Contingency plans for lengthy tarmac delays; (2) reporting of tarmac delay data; (3) customer service plans; (4) notification to passengers of flight status changes; (5) inflation adjustment for denied boarding compensation; (6) alternative transportation for passengers on canceled flights; (7) opt-out provisions (e.g. travel insurance); (8) contract of carriage provisions; (9) baggage fees disclosure; and (10) full fare advertising. 
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: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 41712    49 USC 40101    49 USC 41702   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: This rule is needed to improve the air travel environment for passengers.

Summary of the Legal Basis: The Department has authority and responsibility under 49 U.S.C. 41712, in concert with 49 U.S.C. 40101 and 49 U.S.C. 41702, to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices and to ensure safe and adequate service in air transportation.

Alternatives: The main alternative would be to take no regulatory action.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: To be determined.

Risks: The risk of not taking regulatory action would be a continuation of the dissatisfaction and frustration passengers have with the air travel environment.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/08/2010  75 FR 32318   
Clarification to NPRM  06/25/2010  75 FR 36300   
NPRM Comment Period Extended  08/03/2010  75 FR 45562   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/09/2010    
Extended Comment Period End  09/23/2010    
Final Rule  04/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Related RINs: Related to 2105-AD72 
Agency Contact:
Blane A Workie
Principal Deputy Assistant General Counsel
Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-9342
TDD Phone:202 755-7687
Fax:202 366-7152
Email: blane.workie@dot.gov