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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AJ53 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous Amendments 
Abstract: This rulemaking would change equipment and operating requirements for commercial helicopter operations, including many specifically for helicopter air ambulance operations. This rulemaking is necessary to increase crew, passenger, and patient safety. The intended effect is to implement National Transportation Safety Board, Aviation Rulemaking Committee, and internal FAA recommendations. 
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: 14 CFR 1    14 CFR 135   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 1155    49 USC 40101 to 40103    49 USC 40120    49 USC 41706    49 USC 41721    49 USC 44101    49 USC 44106    49 USC 44111    49 USC 46306    49 USC 46315    49 USC 46316    49 USC 46504    49 USC 46506    49 USC 46507    49 USC 47122    49 USC 47508    49 USC 47528 to 47531   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/12/2010  75 FR 62640   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/10/2011    
Final Rule  05/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  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: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Edwin Miller
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW, Commercial Operations Branch, 55 M Street SE,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202 267-1191
Email: edwin.miller@faa.gov