49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 -- Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments, Preamble

Comments

Almost all comments from the disability community supported codifying the DLCC, for the reasons described in the NPRM. Most transit industry commenters opposed doing so, citing a variety of reasons. Some expressed concern that the DLCC would issue what amounted to legislative rules without an opportunity for public comment. Many of these commenters wanted the Department to ensure that there would be an opportunity for public comment on guidance and interpretations in any case. Others wanted guidance and interpretations of the DOT ADA concerning transit matters to come from FTA, rather than from the Department as a whole. Several commenters believed that a provision of SAFETEA-LU that directed FTA to seek notice and comment on guidance that had binding effect should apply to DOT guidance.