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WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. government Wednesday announced new rules governing flying time for airline pilots as a means of minimizing fatigue that can lead to accidents.
The sweeping final rules on the fatigue issue include minimum 10-hour rest periods and new definitions of what constitutes flight and on-duty time.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a written statement the rule "raises the safety bar to prevent fatigue."
The rules do not apply to cargo carriers due to the costs; however, LaHood and Michael Huerta, acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration, urged cargo airlines to opt into the program voluntarily.
"Every pilot has a personal responsibility to arrive at work fit for duty," said Huerta. "This new rule gives pilots enough time to get the rest they really need to safely get passengers to their destinations."
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