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 124 STAT. 2363 PUBLIC LAW 111–216—AUG. 1, 2010 (D) The impact of functioning in multiple time zones or on different daily schedules. (E) Research conducted on fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms. (F) Sleep and rest requirements recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (G) International standards regarding flight schedules and duty periods. (H) Alternative procedures to facilitate alertness in the cockpit. (I) Scheduling and attendance policies and practices, including sick leave. (J) The effects of commuting, the means of commuting, and the length of the commute. (K) Medical screening and treatment. (L) Rest environments. (M) Any other matters the Administrator considers appropriate. (3) RULEMAKING.—The Administrator shall issue— (A) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, a notice of proposed rulemaking under para- graph (1); and (B) not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, a final rule under paragraph (1). (b) FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN.— (1) SUBMISSION OF FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN BY PART 121 AIR CARRIERS.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each part 121 air carrier shall submit to the Administrator for review and acceptance a fatigue risk management plan for the carrier’s pilots. (2) CONTENTS OF PLAN.—A fatigue risk management plan submitted by a part 121 air carrier under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Current flight time and duty period limitations. (B) A rest scheme consistent with such limitations that enables the management of pilot fatigue, including annual training to increase awareness of— (i) fatigue; (ii) the effects of fatigue on pilots; and (iii) fatigue countermeasures. (C) Development and use of a methodology that contin- ually assesses the effectiveness of the program, including the ability of the program— (i) to improve alertness; and (ii) to mitigate performance errors. (3) REVIEW.—Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall review and accept or reject the fatigue risk management plans submitted under this subsection. If the Administrator rejects a plan, the Administrator shall provide suggested modifications for resubmission of the plan. (4) PLAN UPDATES.— (A) IN GENERAL.—A part 121 air carrier shall update its fatigue risk management plan under paragraph (1) every 2 years and submit the update to the Administrator for review and acceptance. Deadlines. Notice. Deadlines.