service requirements, special provisions for mixed-service operators, and interim service requirements. Effects: Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/15/2013 Docket Number: DOT-OST-2013-0014 Dates for NPRM: Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None Office of the Secretary 89. Popular Title: Mobile Wireless Devices RIN 2105-AE30 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: 02/24/2014; End of Comment Period 03/26/2014. Abstract: The Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) is seeking comment on whether it should adopt a rule to restrict voice communications on passengers’ mobile wireless devices on scheduled flights within, to and from the United States. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that if adopted would, among other things, create a pathway for airlines to permit the use of cellphones or other mobile wireless devices to make or receive calls on board aircraft. DOT supports the FCC’s proposal to revise its rules in light of the technology available and to expand access to mobile wireless data services on board aircraft; however, under the Department’s aviation consumer protection authority and because of concerns raised, we are seeking comment on whether to ban voice calls on aircraft. Effects: Prompting action: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/07/2014 Docket Number: Dates for NPRM:
service requirements, special provisions for mixed-service operators, and interim service requirements. Effects: Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/15/2013 Docket Number: DOT-OST-2013-0014 Dates for NPRM: Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None Office of the Secretary 89. Popular Title: Mobile Wireless Devices RIN 2105-AE30 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM: 02/24/2014; End of Comment Period 03/26/2014. Abstract: The Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) is seeking comment on whether it should adopt a rule to restrict voice communications on passengers’ mobile wireless devices on scheduled flights within, to and from the United States. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that if adopted would, among other things, create a pathway for airlines to permit the use of cellphones or other mobile wireless devices to make or receive calls on board aircraft. DOT supports the FCC’s proposal to revise its rules in light of the technology available and to expand access to mobile wireless data services on board aircraft; however, under the Department’s aviation consumer protection authority and because of concerns raised, we are seeking comment on whether to ban voice calls on aircraft. Effects: Prompting action: None Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/07/2014 Docket Number: Dates for NPRM: