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MARAD Announces Four New Marine Highway Project Designations Projects will be eligible for historic funding to help address supply chain bottlenecks
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House and Senate Leaders Release Bipartisan Discussion Draft of Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill

House and Senate Leaders Release Bipartisan Discussion Draft of Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill
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Carper Applauds EPA’s Proposed Rule to Safeguard State, Territory, and Tribal Water Resources

Carper Applauds EPA’s Proposed Rule to Safeguard State, Territory, and Tribal Water Resources
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President Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation Announce $25 Million in Grant Awards from the American Rescue Plan to Help Transit Agencies Better Serve Their Communities

President Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation Announce $25 Million in Grant Awards from the American Rescue Plan to Help Transit Agencies Better Serve Their Communities
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Biden Administration Announces Over $368 Million in Grants to Improve Rail Infrastructure, Enhance and Strengthen Supply Chains

Biden Administration Announces Over $368 Million in Grants to Improve Rail Infrastructure, Enhance and Strengthen Supply Chains
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Admiral Linda Fagan Sworn In As Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard, Becomes First Woman Leader of Any Branch of U.S. Armed Forces

Admiral Linda Fagan Sworn In As Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard, Becomes First Woman Leader of Any Branch of U.S. Armed Forces
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Admiral Linda Fagan Sworn In As Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard, Becomes First Woman Leader of Any Branch of U.S. Armed Forces

Admiral Linda Fagan Sworn In As Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard, Becomes First Woman Leader of Any Branch of U.S. Armed Forces
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Overpressurization of Fuel System Led to Fire Aboard Towing Vessel

Overpressurization of Fuel System Led to Fire Aboard Towing Vessel
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U.S. Airlines’ April 2022 Fuel Consumption Down 9.5% from Pre-Pandemic 2019; Aviation Fuel Cost per Gallon Hits Record High

U.S. Airlines’ April 2022 Fuel Consumption Down 9.5% from Pre-Pandemic 2019; Aviation Fuel Cost per Gallon Hits Record High
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30 notices published in week ending June 4 by Transportation Department

There were 30 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending June 4, according to the Federal Register.
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Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing on June 3

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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MARAD Announces Four New Marine Highway Project Designations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the immediate designation of four new Marine Highway Projects as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). Projects in North Carolina, Alaska, and Puerto Rico will receive these designations. They can now apply for record levels of funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help address supply chain challenges.
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Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines discussed on June 3 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Transportation Department on June 3

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department publishes 91 notices in May

There were 91 notices published by the Transportation Department in May, according to the Federal Register.
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Dr. Steven Cliff Confirmed as 16th NHTSA Administrator

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Dr. Steven Cliff has been confirmed as the 16th Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nominated by President Biden on Oct. 19, 2021, Dr. Cliff, who had been serving as Deputy Administrator, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 26.
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Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Ferry Programs discussed on June 3 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls, South Dakota discussed on June 3 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes discussed on June 3 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Columbia, MO on June 3

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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