{"description":"Documents matching 'Travel Booking Automation requirements'","count":24,"total_pages":2,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=Travel+Booking+Automation+requirements&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Family Seating in Air Transportation","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is proposing to require U.S. and foreign air carriers to seat children aged 13 and under adjacent to at least one accompanying adult at no additional cost beyond the fare, subject to limited exceptions. The Department considers family seating to be a basic service, essential for the provision of adequate air transportation, that must be included in the advertised fare. Under this proposal, a carrier's failure to provide family seating would subject it to civil penalties on a per passenger (child) basis, and if the carrier charged families a fee beyond the fare to secure family seating, the carrier would be subject to civil penalties for each fee imposed.","document_number":"2024-17323","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/09/2024-17323/family-seating-in-air-transportation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-09/pdf/2024-17323.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-17323.pdf?1723121126","publication_date":"2024-08-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"define the term “booking party” as the person who booked the reservation for air travel. Since the booking party may or may not be an accompanying adult, we believe that it is important to define “booking party” to draw a distinction between the roles, rights, and responsibilities of the booking party versus the accompanying adult. For example, a parent may book tickets for her two children aged 11 and 16 without the intent for the parent to travel. The Department seeks comment on its definition of booking party and defining the booking party separate"},{"title":"Updates to the Origin-Destination Survey of Airline Passengers","type":"Rule","abstract":"DOT finalizes amendments to update the collection and processing of aviation traffic data in the Origin--Destination Survey of Airline Passenger Traffic (O&D). As part of this action, DOT is expanding the number of reporting air carriers, the sample size collected, and the scope of the data collected. Additionally, DOT is changing the timing of the release of the Form 41, Schedule T100 \"Air Carrier Traffic and Capacity Data by Nonstop Segment and On-Flight Market\" and Schedule T100(f) \"Foreign Air Carrier Traffic Data by Nonstop Segment and On-flight Market.\" These changes will align the current O&D with modern industry business and accounting practices, enable cost savings, reduce burden through automation, and provide enhanced utility for users of the data.","document_number":"2022-28535","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/31/2022-28535/updates-to-the-origin-destination-survey-of-airline-passengers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-31/pdf/2022-28535.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-28535.pdf?1675086318","publication_date":"2023-01-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"peak/holiday travel fees, transaction processing charges, and credit card surcharge fees. When a customer is assessed a fee based on how the customer acquires a ticket to board the aircraft, a booking fee, the fee is included in the Total Amount. Being required to pay a fee or charge for electronic or phone booking where there is no fee for purchase at the counter must be reported in the Total Amount. Being charged a call center fee for booking by phone when the customer could have booked online at no charge is not an example of a booking fee that must"},{"title":"Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to amend its regulations to require the advance submission of electronic export manifest (EEM) information to CBP for cargo transported by vessel departing the United States. The proposed rule identifies the parties that would be eligible to transmit vessel EEM information and their responsibilities, and the time frames for transmission of the information prior to cargo loading or conveyance departure. Requiring advance transmission of EEM data would significantly improve cargo safety and security while minimizing disruption to the flow of commerce for exports in the sea environment.","document_number":"2026-02662","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02662/electronic-export-manifest-for-vessel-cargo","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-10/pdf/2026-02662.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02662.pdf?1770644722","publication_date":"2026-02-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection","name":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection","id":501,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/u-s-customs-and-border-protection","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/501","parent_id":227,"slug":"u-s-customs-and-border-protection"}],"excerpts":"Data Requirements \n 2. Current Vessel Cargo Export Information Transmission Time Frames \n 3. Streamlining the Submission of Export Information for Vessel Cargo and Closing Enforcement Gaps \n C. The ACE Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo Test \n 1. The National Customs Automation Program \n 2. Data Elements in the Test \n 3. Test Expansion, Extension, and Modification and Renewal \n 4. Results of the Test, Modification, Expansion, Extension and Renewal \n D. Purpose and Need for the Rule \n IV. Proposed Regulatory Changes \n A. Proposed EEM Requirement \n B"},{"title":"Privacy Act; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Postal Service\\TM\\ (USPS\\TM\\) is proposing to revise two General Privacy Act Systems of Records. These updates are being made to support enhanced security and analysis to anticipate user issues and provide resolution.","document_number":"2024-07980","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/16/2024-07980/privacy-act-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-16/pdf/2024-07980.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07980.pdf?1713185127","publication_date":"2024-04-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"POSTAL SERVICE","name":"Postal Service","id":410,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/postal-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/410","parent_id":null,"slug":"postal-service"}],"excerpts":"Unofficial Foreign Travel Monitoring: \n Records relating to covered individuals for the administration of the SEAD 3 program, including: Title, Name Of Traveler, Information Type: Pre-Travel And Post-Travel, Start Date Of Travel, End Date Of Travel, Carrier Of Transportation, Countries You Are Visiting, Passport Number, Passport Expiration Date, Names And Association Of Foreign National Travel Companions, Planned Foreign Contacts, Emergency Contact Name, Emergency Contact Phone Number, Emergency Contact Relationship, Post-Travel Questions Relating"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Postal Service[supreg] (USPS) is proposing to modify three General Privacy Act Systems of Records (SOR) to support the development and implementation of a voluntary mentorship program and related applications to assist participating employees in achieving their individual personal and professional goals.","document_number":"2023-26480","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/01/2023-26480/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-01/pdf/2023-26480.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-26480.pdf?1701352064","publication_date":"2023-12-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"POSTAL SERVICE","name":"Postal Service","id":410,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/postal-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/410","parent_id":null,"slug":"postal-service"}],"excerpts":"Unofficial Foreign Travel Monitoring: \n Records relating to covered individuals for the administration of the SEAD 3 program, including: Title, Name Of Traveler, Information Type: Pre-Travel And Post-Travel, Start Date Of Travel, End Date Of Travel, Carrier Of Transportation, Countries You Are Visiting, Passport Number, Passport Expiration Date, Names And Association Of Foreign National Travel Companions, Planned Foreign Contacts, Emergency Contact Name, Emergency Contact Phone Number, Emergency Contact Relationship, Post-Travel Questions Relating"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would revise the Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), Medicaid, Medicare cost plan, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) regulations to implement changes related to Star Ratings, marketing and communications, agent/broker compensation, health equity, drug coverage, dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs), utilization management, network adequacy, and other programmatic areas, including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. This proposed rule also includes proposals to codify existing subregulatory guidance in the Part C and Part D programs.","document_number":"2024-27939","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/10/2024-27939/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-10/pdf/2024-27939.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-27939.pdf?1732656194","publication_date":"2024-12-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"Plan; and \n • Proposing to modify the timing requirements for the grace period and initial notice of failure to pay. \n We are also proposing new requirements for three additional topics: \n • Requirements related to year-over-year participation for existing participants in the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan and addition of a renewal notice to the required notices related to election into the program; \n • Requirements for the effective date of voluntary terminations from the program; \n • Requirements for Part D plans to provide pharmacies with"},{"title":"Small Business Size Standards: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing its receipts-based small business size definitions (commonly referred to as \"size standards\") for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sectors related to Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. Specifically, SBA is increasing the size standards for 46 industries in those sectors, including 27 industries in NAICS Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific and Technical Services), two industries in Sector 55 (Management of Companies and Enterprises), and 17 industries in Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services).","document_number":"2022-06611","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/31/2022-06611/small-business-size-standards-professional-scientific-and-technical-services-management-of-companies","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-03-31/pdf/2022-06611.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-06611.pdf?1648644313","publication_date":"2022-03-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION","name":"Small Business Administration","id":468,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/small-business-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/468","parent_id":null,"slug":"small-business-administration"}],"excerpts":"well-represented in the Federal contracting market at the current size standard. As such, SBA does not believe that it would be appropriate to increase the size standard for this industry based solely on the requirements of the Brooks Act because the latest data does not show that small firms are significantly disadvantaged as a result of the requirements of this law. \n \n (2) The concentration of Federal contracting dollars among the largest firms makes it difficult for small firms to compete upon graduating from the current size standard. \n \n At least"},{"title":"Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This rule proposes to amend DHS regulations concerning the use and collection of biometrics in the enforcement and administration of immigration laws by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). First, DHS proposes that any applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or individual filing or associated with an immigration benefit or request, including United States citizens, must appear for biometrics collection without regard to age unless DHS waives or exempts the biometrics requirement. Second, DHS proposes to authorize biometric collection, without regard to age, upon arrest of an alien for purposes of processing, care, custody, and initiation of removal proceedings. Third, DHS proposes to define the term biometrics. Fourth, this rule proposes to increase the biometric modalities that DHS collects, to include iris image, palm print, and voice print. Fifth, this rule proposes that DHS may require, request, or accept DNA test results, which include a partial DNA profile, to prove the existence of a claimed genetic relationship and that DHS may use and store DNA test results for the relevant adjudications or to perform any other functions necessary for administering and enforcing immigration and naturalization laws. Sixth, this rule would modify how VAWA and T nonimmigrant petitioners demonstrate good moral character, as well as remove the presumption of good moral character for those under the age of 14. Lastly, DHS proposes to further clarify the purposes for which biometrics are collected from individuals filing immigration applications or petitions, to include criminal history and national security background checks; identity enrollment, verification, and management; secure document production, and to administer and enforce immigration and naturalization laws. The changes proposed in this rule are intended to: Provide DHS with the flexibility to change its biometrics collection practices and policies to ensure that necessary adjustments can be made to meet emerging needs, enhance the use of biometrics beyond background checks and document production to include identity verification and management in the immigration lifecycle, enhance vetting to lessen the dependence on paper documents to prove identity and familial relationships, preclude imposters, and improve the consistency in biometrics terminology within DHS .","document_number":"2020-19145","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/11/2020-19145/collection-and-use-of-biometrics-by-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-11/pdf/2020-19145.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-19145.pdf?1599574457","publication_date":"2020-09-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":" Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds. \n \n \n Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Immigration, Employment, Petitions, Reporting, Passports and visas, and recordkeeping requirements.\n \n \n \n Immigration, Refugees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. \n \n Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Immigration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. \n \n Aliens, Immigration, Refugees. \n \n Aliens, Migrant labor, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. \n \n Documentary requirements: Nonimmigrants; Waivers; Admission"},{"title":"Swap Execution Facilities and Trade Execution Requirement","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (\"Commission\" or \"CFTC\") is proposing amendments to regulations relating to the trade execution requirement under the Commodity Exchange Act (\"CEA\" or \"Act\") and amendments to existing regulations relating to swap execution facilities (\"SEFs\") and designated contract markets (\"DCMs\"). Among other amendments, the proposed rules apply the SEF registration requirement to certain swaps broking entities and aggregators of single-dealer platforms; broaden the scope of the trade execution requirement to include all swaps subject to the clearing requirement under the Act that a SEF or a DCM lists for trading; allow SEFs to offer flexible execution methods for all swaps that they list for trading; amend straight-through processing requirements; and amend the block trade definition. The proposed rules, which also include non- substantive amendments and various conforming changes to other Commission regulations, reflect the Commission's enhanced knowledge and experience with swaps trading characteristics and would further the Dodd-Frank Act's statutory goals for SEFs, i.e., promote more SEF trading and pre-trade price transparency in the swaps market. Further, the proposed rules are intended to strengthen the existing swaps regulatory framework by reducing unnecessary complexity, costs, and other burdens that impede SEF development, innovation, and growth.","document_number":"2018-24642","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/30/2018-24642/swap-execution-facilities-and-trade-execution-requirement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-11-30/pdf/2018-24642.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-24642.pdf?1543499125","publication_date":"2018-11-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION","name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission","id":77,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-futures-trading-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/77","parent_id":null,"slug":"commodity-futures-trading-commission"}],"excerpts":"Execution Method Requirements \n (2) Trade Execution Requirement and Elimination of MAT Process \n (3) Pre-Execution Communications and Block Trades \n (4) Impartial Access \n b. Benefits \n (1) Elimination of Minimum Trading Functionality and Execution Method Requirements \n (2) Trade Execution Requirement and Elimination of MAT Process \n (3) Pre-Execution Communications and Block Trades \n (4) Impartial Access \n c. Costs \n (1) Elimination of Minimum Trading Functionality and Execution Method Requirements \n (2) Trade Execution Requirement and Elimination"},{"title":"Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau or CFPB) is issuing this final rule establishing regulations creating consumer protections for certain consumer credit products and the official interpretations to the rule. First, the rule identifies it as an unfair and abusive practice for a lender to make covered short-term or longer- term balloon-payment loans, including payday and vehicle title loans, without reasonably determining that consumers have the ability to repay the loans according to their terms. The rule exempts certain loans from the underwriting criteria prescribed in the rule if they have specific consumer protections. Second, for the same set of loans along with certain other high-cost longer-term loans, the rule identifies it as an unfair and abusive practice to make attempts to withdraw payment from consumers' accounts after two consecutive payment attempts have failed, unless the consumer provides a new and specific authorization to do so. Finally, the rule prescribes notices to consumers before attempting to withdraw payments from their account, as well as processes and criteria for registration of information systems, for requirements to furnish and obtain information from them, and for compliance programs and record retention. The rule prohibits evasions and operates as a floor leaving State and local jurisdictions to adopt further regulatory measures (whether a usury limit or other protections) as appropriate to protect consumers.","document_number":"2017-21808","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/17/2017-21808/payday-vehicle-title-and-certain-high-cost-installment-loans","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-11-17/pdf/2017-21808.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2017-21808.pdf?1510839938","publication_date":"2017-11-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"}],"excerpts":"include requirements for the purpose of preventing such acts or practices.” This latter phrase would be surplusage if the Bureau's rulemaking authority were as circumscribed as these commenters suggest. Furthermore, as discussed above in part IV, courts have long held that rulemakings to remedy and prevent unfair acts and practices may include preventative requirements so long as those requirements have a “reasonable relation to the unlawful practices found to exist.” \n 754 \n \n The Bureau believes that the final underwriting requirements as set forth"},{"title":"Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections III","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Transportation is issuing a third \"Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections\" final rule to enhance protections for air travelers and to improve the air travel environment as follows: Expanding the pool of reporting carriers for service quality data; requiring reporting carriers to include service quality data for their domestic scheduled flights operated by their code-share partners; enhancing the Department's code-share disclosure regulation to codify the statutory requirement that carriers and ticket agents must disclose any code-share arrangements on their Web sites on the first display presented in response to a search of a requested itinerary for each itinerary involving a code-share operation; and prohibiting undisclosed biasing based on carrier identity by carriers and ticket agents in any electronic displays of the fare, schedule or availability information of multiple carriers. The amendments to the reporting requirements in this rule will ensure that the Department obtains and provides to the public expanded and enhanced service quality data from the airlines. The provision to strengthen the Department's code-share disclosure rule will also enhance air travel consumer protection. Additionally, this final rule corrects certain drafting errors and makes minor changes to the Department's second Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections rule to better reflect the Department's intent. Other topics covered by the proposed rule that are not addressed by this final rule will be addressed in two separate rulemakings. Specifically, the Department will be issuing a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) to seek additional information on the disclosure of fees for basic ancillary services to consumers at all points of sale. The remaining topics discussed in the 2014 notice of proposed rulemaking (e.g., customer service commitments by large ticket agents, prohibition on post-purchase price increases for ancillary services) will be addressed in another final rule that the Department plans to issue at a later date.","document_number":"2016-26178","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/03/2016-26178/enhancing-airline-passenger-protections-iii","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-11-03/pdf/2016-26178.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2016-26178.pdf?1478090727","publication_date":"2016-11-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"that the requirement will cure any particular harm and that consumers are already aware that not all carriers distribute through online travel agencies. \n ASTA also opposes the requirement, stating that there was no evidence of consumer confusion. Several individual travel agents oppose the requirement for the same reason and note that airlines are not required to disclose to consumers that travel agents may offer a greater variety of airlines and destinations from which to choose. ASTA further comments that if implemented, the requirement should"},{"title":"Changes to the Visa Waiver Program To Implement the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Program and the Fee for Use of the System","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule adopts as final, with one substantive change, interim amendments to DHS regulations published in the Federal Register on June 9, 2008 and August 9, 2010 regarding the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). ESTA is the online system through which nonimmigrant aliens intending to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must obtain a travel authorization in advance of travel to the United States. The June 9, 2008 interim final rule established ESTA and set the requirements for use for travel through air and sea ports of entry. The August 9, 2010 interim final rule established the fee for ESTA. This document addresses comments received in response to both rules and some operational modifications affecting VWP applicants and travelers since the publication of the interim rules.","document_number":"2015-13919","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/08/2015-13919/changes-to-the-visa-waiver-program-to-implement-the-electronic-system-for-travel-authorization-esta","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-06-08/pdf/2015-13919.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-13919.pdf?1433508387","publication_date":"2015-06-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"the end of 2012, there have been over 50 million travel authorizations granted through ESTA.\n \n \n Comment: \n Some commenters noted that significant burdens could be placed on airlines due to passengers attempting to board without having first obtained ESTA travel authorization.\n \n \n Response: \n Prior to implementation, DHS conducted significant outreach to the travel industry and the traveling public to ensure that they were aware of the ESTA requirements, including the need to have a valid ESTA travel authorization prior to boarding a conveyance destined"},{"title":"Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting Documents","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to establish: Minimum performance and design standards for hours-of-service (HOS) electronic logging devices (ELDs); requirements for the mandatory use of these devices by drivers currently required to prepare HOS records of duty status (RODS); requirements concerning HOS supporting documents; and measures to address concerns about harassment resulting from the mandatory use of ELDs. The requirements for ELDs will improve compliance with the HOS rules.","document_number":"2015-31336","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/16/2015-31336/electronic-logging-devices-and-hours-of-service-supporting-documents","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-16/pdf/2015-31336.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-31336.pdf?1449782126","publication_date":"2015-12-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"linked the ELD requirement to the HOS requirements such that any person who operates a CMV, as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, and is subject to the Federal HOS requirements for RODS is subject to the mandate. Therefore, today's rule is applicable to CMV drivers required to keep RODS, regardless of whether they require a CDL. \n In response to commenters' concerns regarding printer-related expenses, the rule includes a display option as an alternative to a printer as a backup to electronic data transfer. \n B. Exceptions to the Requirement To Use ELDs—the"},{"title":"Announcement of Competition Under the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2011: Veterans Medical Appointment Scheduling System","type":"Notice","abstract":"To encourage development of systems that help Veterans schedule appointments to receive care from the Veterans Health Administration and to reduce risks in the future procurement and deployment of those systems, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces a prize contest under Section 105 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2011, Public Law 111-358 (2011), 15 USC 3719 (the \"Act\").","document_number":"2012-25408","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25408/announcement-of-competition-under-the-america-competes-reauthorization-act-of-2011-veterans-medical","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-10-16/pdf/2012-25408.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2012-25408.pdf?1350305801","publication_date":"2012-10-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"VistA Compatibility will then be evaluated to determine whether it performs all Non-Functional requirements set forth on Attachment C. Any entry which does not demonstrate to the satisfaction of the judges that it can perform the Non-Functional Requirements on Attachment C will be disqualified and will not be further considered for a prize. \n 3. Entries which demonstrate Open Source VistA Compatibility and also demonstrate they meet Non-functional Requirements will be deemed to be Technically Compatible. \n \n c. \n Functional Evaluation. \n VA will evaluate"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS/CBP-006-Automated Targeting System, System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to update and expand an existing Department of Homeland Security system of records notice titled, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS/CBP-006--Automated Targeting System (ATS) 72 FR 43650, August 6, 2007. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have designed ATS to efficiently perform risk assessments on information pertaining to international travelers and import and export shipments attempting to enter or leave the United States. ATS uses a rule-managed technology that facilitates the targeting of high-risk travelers and cargo. DHS/CBP is publishing this System of Records Notice (SORN) to update ATS and to update and expand the categories of individuals, categories of records, routine uses, access provisions, and sources of data stored in ATS. Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Department of Homeland Security is concurrently issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking exempting this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. This updated and expanded system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.","document_number":"2012-12396","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/22/2012-12396/privacy-act-of-1974-us-customs-and-border-protection-dhscbp-006-automated-targeting-system-system-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-05-22/pdf/2012-12396.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2012-12396.pdf?1337604708","publication_date":"2012-05-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"locator code \n 2. Date of reservation/issue of ticket \n 3. Date(s) of intended travel \n 4. Name(s) \n \n 5. Available frequent flier and benefit information (\n i.e., \n free tickets, upgrades)\n \n 6. Other names on PNR, including number of travelers on PNR \n 7. All available contact information (including originator of reservation) \n \n 8. All available payment/billing information (\n e.g., \n credit card number)\n \n 9. Travel itinerary for specific PNR \n 10. Travel agency/travel agent \n \n 11. Code share information (\n e.g., \n when one air carrier sells seats"},{"title":"Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to improve the air travel environment for consumers by: Increasing the number of carriers that are required to adopt tarmac delay contingency plans and the airports at which they must adhere to the plan's terms; increasing the number of carriers that are required to report tarmac delay information to the Department; expanding the group of carriers that are required to adopt, follow, and audit customer service plans and establishing minimum standards for the subjects all carriers must cover in such plans; adding carriers to those required to include their contingency plans and customer service plans on their websites; increasing the number of carriers that must respond to consumer complaints; enhancing protections afforded passengers in oversales situations, including increasing the maximum denied boarding compensation airlines must pay to passengers bumped from flights; strengthening, codifying and clarifying the Department's enforcement policies concerning air transportation price advertising practices; requiring carriers to notify consumers of optional fees related to air transportation and of increases in baggage fees; prohibiting post- purchase price increases; requiring carriers to provide passengers timely notice of flight status changes such as delays and cancellations; and prohibiting carriers from imposing unfair contract of carriage choice-of-forum provisions. The Department is taking this action to strengthen the rights of air travelers in the event of oversales, flight cancellations and delays, ensure that passengers have accurate and adequate information to make informed decisions when selecting flights, prohibit unfair and deceptive practices such as post-purchase price increases and contract of carriage choice-of-forum provisions, and to ensure responsiveness to consumer complaints.","document_number":"2011-9736","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/04/25/2011-9736/enhancing-airline-passenger-protections","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-04-25/pdf/2011-9736.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2011-04-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"24 hour “reservation hold” rule applying to travel agent bookings. \n 3. Refunding the Ticket Price for Flights That Are Canceled or Significantly Delayed \n In discussing a commitment to provide prompt refunds, we asked for comments on whether we should require carriers to refund the ticket price for flights that are canceled or significantly delayed if the passenger chooses not to travel as a result of the travel disruption. ATA opposes including as a standard in the customer service plan a requirement that carriers automatically provide ticketed"},{"title":"Proposed Exemptions; Notice of Proposed Individual Exemption Involving the Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund (the Fund)","type":"Notice","abstract":"This document contains notices of pendency before the Department of Labor (the Department) of proposed exemptions from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA or the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code).","document_number":"E6-13623","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/08/21/E6-13623/proposed-exemptions-notice-of-proposed-individual-exemption-involving-the-plumbers-and-pipefitters","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-08-21/pdf/E6-13623.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2006-08-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","id":131,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/employee-benefits-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/131","parent_id":271,"slug":"employee-benefits-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"equity interest and with which the Resort may enter into arrangements for products or services: LastMinute.com—On-line provider of last-minute travel and entertainment packages. \n Plansoft Corporation—On-line meeting planning company that provides meeting planning and technology and services including the listing of basic meeting information on Starwood hotels. \n Brightware—Software licensor of e-mail automation and interactive one-to-one marketing solutions. \n Worldres—On-line Internet reservation network service provider for hotels and other lodging"},{"title":"Computer Reservations System (CRS) Regulations","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department is amending its rules governing airline computer reservations systems (\"CRSs\" or \"systems\") to eliminate most of the rules now and to terminate additional rules as of July 31, 2004. The Department is readopting the rules prohibiting display bias and adopting rules that prohibit systems from imposing certain types of contract clauses on participating airlines that would unreasonably restrict their ability to choose how to distribute their services. These rules will be effective during a six-month transition period.","document_number":"03-32338","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/07/03-32338/computer-reservations-system-crs-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-01-07/pdf/03-32338.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2004-01-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"\n In 2001, there were 18,425 travel agencies. The travel agency business is dominated by the largest travel agencies. In 2001, the 117 travel agencies with revenues of more than $50 million (as measured by sales of air transportation) accounted for 57.2 percent of all travel agency sales. The 1,015 travel agencies with revenues of $5 million to $50 million accounted for another 20.1 percent of all travel agency sales. “Upheaval in Travel Distribution: Impact on Consumers and Travel Agents,” National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and"},{"title":"Computer Reservations System (CRS) Regulations; Statements of General Policy","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department's rules governing airline computer reservations systems (\"CRSs\" or \"systems\") obligate the Department to revisit the need for CRS rules. The Department initiated this proceeding to examine whether its existing CRS rules were still necessary and, if so, whether they should be modified. The Department believes that it may be possible to eliminate some of the rules in ways that may promote competition in the CRS business and that rules regulating the sale of airline service over the Internet appear unnecessary. The Department thus is asking for comments on proposals to reduce its regulations in ways that could give airlines more flexibility in bargaining with the systems. The Department tentatively is proposing to maintain some but not all of the existing rules. The Department is also proposing to review its Statements of General Policy to clarify the requirements for the disclosure of service fees by travel agencies.","document_number":"02-28645","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/11/15/02-28645/computer-reservations-system-crs-regulations-statements-of-general-policy","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-11-15/pdf/02-28645.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2002-11-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"service options and make bookings for the agency's customers (a travel agency using a system is called a “subscriber”). One survey reported that travel agencies made 93 percent of their domestic airline bookings and 81 percent of their international airline bookings through a \n \n system in 1999. “U.S. Travel Agency Survey 2000,” \n Travel Weekly \n (August 24, 2000) at 133. Travel agencies also use the systems to carry out back office functions like bookkeeping and recordkeeping. Both “brick and mortar” and on-line travel agencies depend on the systems"},{"title":"Small Business Size Standards; Travel Agencies; Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"For purposes of eligibility for economic injury disaster loan assistance attributed to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, New York and the Pentagon, Arlington, VA, the SBA is increasing the size standard for Travel Agencies (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561510) to $3 million from $1 million. This action applies to small business Travel Agencies located in and outside of the declared areas for that disaster. This interim final rule is published in conjunction with SBA's proposed rule elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register that recommends increasing the size standard for Travel Agencies from $1 million to $3 million for all Federal small business assistance programs. SBA believes that this action will better define the size of businesses in this industry that the SBA believes should be eligible for Federal small business assistance programs. This rule also changes the time at which size status is determined for economic injury disaster loan assistance in connection with the September 11, 2001 attacks.","document_number":"02-6194","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/03/15/02-6194/small-business-size-standards-travel-agencies-economic-injury-disaster-loan-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-03-15/pdf/02-6194.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2002-03-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION","name":"Small Business Administration","id":468,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/small-business-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/468","parent_id":null,"slug":"small-business-administration"}],"excerpts":"provide quality control and inspection plans. Start-up costs for these requirements amount up to $160,000 to $200,000 on an average contract of approximately $8.5 million in travel bookings. These clients also require that travel agencies prepare periodic reports on their travel activities. This reporting responsibility requires travel agencies to utilize management information systems to monitor their clients and represents a service activity beyond the arrangement of travel and related accommodations. Therefore, higher start-up costs associated"}]}