Transportation Department Docket DOT-OST-2015-0246 Proposed Rule

2015-33150: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel; Consideration of Negotiated Rulemaking Process

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Summary

This document extends the comment period for the notice of intent that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, December 7, 2015. The notice announced that the Department of Transportation ("Department" or "DOT") is exploring the feasibility of conducting a negotiated rulemaking (reg neg) concerning accommodations for air travelers with disabilities addressing inflight entertainment, supplemental medical oxygen, service animals, accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft, seating accommodations, and carrier reporting of disability service requests.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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