Search Results "Cost Benefit Analysis"

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
  "Other Power-Driven Mobility Device" (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The Department's proposed regulatory text on accommodating wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices is discussed below in § 36.311 of the section-by-section analysis....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
  Section 4.1.1, Application (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)

  - Section 4.1.1, Application (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments) Section 4 contains scoping requirements....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
  Section 1194.5 Equivalent facilitation (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)

  (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis) This section allows the use of designs or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed in this part provided that they result in substantially...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
  Section 35.151(d) Scope of coverage (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Section 35.151(d) Scope of coverage (Section-by-Section Analysis) In the NPRM, the Department proposed a new provision, § 35.151(d), to clarify that the requirements established by §...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  §35.133 Maintenance of accessible features (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  §35.133 Maintenance of accessible features (Section-by-Section Analysis) Section 35.133 provides that a public entity shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
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  The Limits of Utilizing a Cost-Benefit Analysis Many advocates strongly cautioned against attempting a strict cost/benefit analysis when ample data is unavailable....

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
  Section 35.151(b)(3) Alterations to historic facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Section 35.151(b)(3) Alterations to historic facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis) The final rule renumbers the requirements for alterations to historic facilities enumerated in current...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Effective date for barrier removal. (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The commenters recognized that there may be some barrier removal actions that require little planning, but stated that other actions cost significantly more and require more budgeting, planning...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
  Cross Slope (R302.6) (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Cross Slope (R302.6) (Section-by-Section Analysis) Cross slope is the slope perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian travel (see R105.5)....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
  410.8 Video Communication (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  410.8 Video Communication (Section-by-Section Analysis) This section proposes that ICT with real-time video functionality must ensure that the quality of the video is sufficient to support...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
  Section 35.138 Ticketing (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Section 35.138 Ticketing (Section-by-Section Analysis) The 1991 title II regulation did not contain specific regulatory language on ticketing....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
  Medical Device Manufacturers

  The incremental costs for manufacturers to conform these products to the standards are expected to be small because the features may already meet or closely meet the standards....

• Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
  4.2 Applications of Findings in Design and Standards Development

  A decision always has to be made to draw the line somewhere because there are diminishing returns in terms of benefits and increased costs associated with expanding the target population...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
  Change "service animal" to "assistance animal." (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  In addition, the Department wishes to use the term "psychiatric service animal" to describe a service animal that does work or performs a task for the benefit of an individual with a psychiatric...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
  Change "service animal" to "assistance animal." (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  In addition, the term "psychiatric service animal" describes a service animal that does work or performs a task for the benefit of an individual with a psychiatric disability. ...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture (ANPRM)
  A. Impact on small entities

  any rule it proposes is likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, and if so, the Department will prepare an initial regulatory flexibility analysis...

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
  Section 1194.2 Purpose (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Section 1194.2 Purpose (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis) This section specifies what electronic and information technology is covered by the standards....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
  Governmental Units Affected (R306 Pedestrian Street Crossings) (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Governmental Units Affected (Section-by-Section Analysis) The requirement for pedestrian activated signals at roundabouts with multi-lane pedestrian street crossings will affect state...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
  R208 Detectable Warning Surfaces (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  R208 Detectable Warning Surfaces (Section-by-Section Analysis) Detectable warning surfaces consist of small truncated domes built in or applied to a walking surface that are detectable...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
  R204 Pedestrian Access Routes (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  R204 Pedestrian Access Routes (Section-by-Section Analysis) A pedestrian access route is a continuous and unobstructed path of travel provided for pedestrians with disabilities within...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
  Program requirements. (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Commenters supported a program accessibility requirement, viewing it as a flexible and practical means of allowing facilities to meet the needs of inmates in a cost effective and expedient...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
  Substitute cells. (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  In their view, such an approach balanced administrators' needs, cost considerations, and the needs of inmates with disabilities....

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Reduced scoping for play areas and other recreation facilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  Several commenters supported the exemption, mainly on the basis of the cost of barrier removal....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
  Subpart E—Enforcement (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)

  Subpart E -- Enforcement (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments) Because the Department of Justice does not have authority to establish procedures for judicial review and...