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News Release: Critical Updates Would Further Level the Playing Field for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses to Compete for Federally Assisted Contracts
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Transportation Department discusses Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers on July 21

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes on July 21

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments discussed on July 21 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Cameron Balloons Ltd. Burner Assemblies on July 21

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOT-FRA grant application closes on Aug. 22

FY22 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program - New grant opened on July 22.
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes discussed on July 21 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters on July 21

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Carper Statement on the Nomination of Shailen Bhatt to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today applauded President Biden’s nomination of Shailen Bhatt to serve as Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
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Termination of the Preparation of an Air Tour Management Plan at Everglades National Park, Florida discussed on July 21 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes discussed on July 21 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Federal Railroad Administration set to publish a new notice on July 25

There are five releases scheduled to be published on July 25.
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Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes discussed on July 21 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Amid Record Heatwaves, Carper Calls for Climate Action on Senate Floor

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today spoke on the Senate Floor highlighting the climate-related extreme weather across the globe this week and calling for action.
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What releases are upcoming from the Surface Transportation Board on July 22

There are five releases scheduled to be published on July 22.
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security holds hearing on the 'increase in number of UAS operating in our airspace'

On July 14, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on the topic of “Protecting the Homeland from Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” according to the Department of Justice.
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Air Travel Consumer Report: Consumer Complaints Down from April, Still More Than 200 Percent Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of May 2022 for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. There was a 15% decline in complaints against airlines from April to May, however complaints are still 200 percent above pre-pandemic levels.
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the bills it addressed on July 20

There was activity on one bill related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on July 20.
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Bills addressed by Environment and Public Works Committee on July 20

There was activity on one bill related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on July 20.
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Buttigieg: 'We’re pleased to announce the latest round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations'

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration recently announced a new round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program created by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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