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This rulemaking would change the way the Department computes mishandled baggage rates from mishandled baggage reports per domestic enplanement to mishandled bags per checked bags. It also addresses the data gap for mishandled wheelchairs and scooters used by passengers with disabilities. The Department bifurcated its rulemaking on reporting of airline ancillary passenger revenue into two separate rules – this rule to address computation of mishandled baggage and wheelchair rates (2104-AE41), and another rule to address reporting of airline ancillary passenger revenues (2105-AE31). These rulemakings were split into two separate rules as they address unrelated matters and splitting these rules apart makes it easier for the public to search for a particular topic embodied by each separate rule. Additionally, any delays in finalizing one issue would not unnecessarily cause a delay in the other. After further review, it has been determined that this rulemaking constitutes a nonsignificant regulatory action; therefore, it will not appear on future Internet reports on significant rulemakings.