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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Amit Bose today announced a national initiative for focused inspections on routes that carry high-hazard flammable trains (HHFTs) and other trains carrying large volumes of hazmat commodities.
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Earl Adams, Jr. Appointed as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Earl Adams, Jr. was sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Adams has served as FMCSA’s Chief Counsel since July 2021.
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Schools Nationwide Receive $10 Million in FAA Grants to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
Twenty-three schools will receive $10 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. T
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Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2023 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 29
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Funding Awarded to Meet Surging Air Travel Demand
With air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes across the country
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FHWA Announces Andrew Rogers as Deputy Administrator
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced Andrew Rogers as FHWA Deputy Administrator. Rogers has served as FHWA Chief Counsel since January 2021.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes on March 3
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department publishes rule on March 3
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on March 3
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Safety Advisory 2023-01; Evaluation of Policies and Procedures Related to the Use and Maintenance of Hot Bearing Wayside Detectors on March 3
The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections; Public Hearing discussed on March 3 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.; Embraer S.A.) Airplanes discussed on March 3 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Carper, Pallone File Amicus Brief Defending EPA’s Authority to Establish Vehicle Emissions Standards
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, this week filed an amicus brief in the pending case of Texas v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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Transportation Department discusses Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Exemption Application From Waymo LLC, and Aurora Operations, Inc. on March 3
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Miscellaneous Petitions and Updating Regulatory Requirements discussed on March 3 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders on March 3
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing discussed on March 3 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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In Matter of Weeks, USDOT Sees Significant Moves Toward Stronger Rail Safety Standards and Accountability
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - As local, state, and federal environmental agencies continue to address air, water and soil quality concerns on the ground in East Palestine, Ohio, the U.S. Department of Transportation is marking significant early progress on its efforts to hold the rail industry accountable and to work with Congress on key rail safety reforms that will improve safety for communities and rail workers in the long-term.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on Feb. 27
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H913-H914 on Feb. 27
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Airplanes on March 3
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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