Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Tarmac Delay Rule

The Department of Transportation is proposing to amend its tarmac delay regulation. This rulemaking would modify U.S. and foreign air carrier obligations with respect to tarmac delays and conform carrier obligations with respect to departure delays with the changes made to the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016. This rulemaking would also make changes to the notification requirements regarding the status of the tarmac delay and the opportunity to deplane as well as carrier tarmac delay reporting and record retention requirements. The comment period closes on December 24, 2019. Comments can be filed on www.regulations.gov, docket number DOT-OST-2019-0144.