The attempts to implement more stringent regulations proposed by the FAR66 have come to a halt after years of unsuccesful lobbying. Looking at the proposal I feel the reccurring training requirements was one issue that technicians were balking at, and the fact that under FAR 66 the Gov't had more authority in which to revoke and or regulate you limitations if the technitian changes places of employment. I spent a lot of time attempting to read the proposed FAR,but it was quite confusing. Many changes will have to be made before it becomes law. As I understand it, any of us with current A&P's will be grandfathered and will have something like a year to change it to the new o certificate. The most difficult thing as I see it will be new requirements for recurrent training in many cases.try this website out for lastest updates to current FARs.
http://www.faa.gov/avr/arm/nprm.htm