Regulations

Information About Reports on the Effects of DOT Rulemakings

There is a separate report for each of 21 possible, different effects for DOT's current rulemakings.  The information in the reports is not intended to commit DOT to specific conclusions or actions.  For example, after further analysis, DOT may change its position on the effects of a rulemaking on the list or one that is not on the list.  Further information on the meaning of each of the effects in the Report can be obtained by clicking here.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis" Effects as of 11/27/2012

1979 Regulatory Policies and Procedures

This report provides a summary and the status for all significant rulemakings that DOT currently has pending or has issued recently. We update the Report at the beginning of each month.  The information in the Report is not intended to commit DOT to specific conclusions or actions. For example, after further analysis, DOT may decide the effects of the rule would be different or it may decide to terminate the rulemaking.

The Department has prepared its draft preliminary plan for its publicly posting its "Regulatory Enforcement and Compliance Data" in response to the President's memorandum of January 18, 2011. 

Guidance for Implementing EO 12866 - Regulation Planning and Review

Further Amendment to Executive Order 12866 on Regulatory Planning and Review