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Proposed Rule2026-031992026-02-18

Accessibility Standards for Universal Changing Stations

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

Abstract

The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin the process of establishing accessible design standards for universal changing tables and standards on the privacy, accessibility, and sanitation equipment of the room in which a universal changing table is located, pursuant to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The Access Board seeks public comment on its proposed approach to accessibility standards for these facilities to inform a future rulemaking establishing such standards.

Action & Dates

Action
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Submit comments by April 20, 2026.

CFR References

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-04-20

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 36 CFR Part 1196 [Docket No. ATBCB-2026-0001] RIN 3014-AA50 AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin the process of establishing accessible design standards for universal changing tables and standards on the privacy, accessibility, and sanitation equipment of the room in which a universal changing table is located, pursuant to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The Access Board seeks public comment on its proposed approach to accessibility standards for these facilities to inform a future rulemaking establishing such standards. DATES: Submit comments by April 20, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number (ATBCB-2026-0001), by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Email: docket@access-board.gov . Include docket number ATBCB-2026-0001 in the subject line of the message. Mail: Office of Technical and Information Services, U.S. Access Board, 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111. Instructions: All submissions must include the docket number (ATBCB-2026-0001) for this regulatory action. All comments received will be posted without change to www.regulations

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Citation: 91 FR 7412

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