News and reports from the Department of Transportation.

FAA Accepting Applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: WASHINGTON-The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT." This year’s safety messages will focus on:

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is seeking applications for two Aviation Workforce Development Grant programs aimed at developing and inspiring a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians to join the next generation of aviation professionals. This is the FAA’s second funding opportunity for these programs. A total of $10 million is available for the grants.

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Risk Assessment Initiated of DOT’s Charge Card Program

Marine Highway Program Gets $14.8 Million Boost, Application Deadline Extended

FAA Youth Task Force Announces New Members

Action Taken on Most Wanted List: NTSB Closes Recommendations on Preventing Rail Worker Fatalities

News Release: The Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force (YIATF) welcomed two new members at its second public meeting of the year on March 31, 2022.

There were 22 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending April 23, according to the Federal Register.

The Federal Transit Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a $1 million Notice of Funding Opportunity to any entity willing to develop guidelines for exportable power systems from electric buses.

America’s Marine Highway Program is getting four major projects with its $25 million in funding from President Joseph R. Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.