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After hearing from certificated flight instructor–instruments and AOPA member Mike Meadows, whose student was denied an IFR checkride on the basis of an old FAA legal interpretation of FAR 61.65 that did not age well, AOPA formally asked the agency to revisit the issue in January 2021.
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California pilot points out lead fallacies

Acknowledging that the “switch to unleaded aviation fuel is overdue” and urging the FAA to act, he reveals for the EPA the real reason the county has eliminated the sale of 100LL at Reid-Hillview (and also at nearby San Martin airport).
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Chairman Neal Opening Statement At Hearing on Substance Use, Suicide Risk, and the American Health System

Exactly one month ago, for the first time in more than a decade, this Committee held a hearing examining America’s mental health crisis.
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Transportation Department discusses Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council; Request for Comment on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Commercial Driver's License Out-of-State Knowledge Test; Withdrawal discussed on March 9 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Transportation Department on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a six page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Third Party Commercial Driver's License Testers; Withdrawal discussed on March 9 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Release of Federally Obligated Land at the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), Myrtle Beach, SC on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses New Car Assessment Program on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a seven page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Toyota Motor North America, Inc. on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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NHTSA finalizes rule to improve auto accessibility for people with disabilities

A recent ruling by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation allows new provisions in the code of federal regulations for modifying cars to accommodate people with disabilities.
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Franchised New-Car Dealers Donate $25,000 to Three Square Food Bank of Las Vegas

In support of the cities that host its annual show, NADA announced a $25,000 donation to the Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas. Established in 2007, Three Square is Southern Nevada's only food bank and the area's largest hunger-relief organization.
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NADA and the National Urban League Partner to Form a Workforce Development Program

In an unprecedented move aimed at recruiting, training and hiring more women and minorities in the auto retail industry, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and National Urban League (the League) today announced that the two organizations have partnered to create a workforce development initiative.
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Capito, McMorris Rodgers Request Accountability, Transparency in EPA’s Deliberations on Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases Given Court Prohibition

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) yesterday sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan requesting transparency and information on EPA’s use of Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases (SC-GHG).
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Airport Investment Partnership Program (AIPP) – Formerly Airport Privatization Pilot Program

The 1996 Reauthorization Act, Title 49 United States Code §47134, authorized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish an airport privatization pilot program limited to five airports.
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NHTSA Finalizes First Occupant Protection Safety Standards for Vehicles Without Driving Controls

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued a first-of-its-kind final rule to ensure safety of occupants in automated vehicles.
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Don’t Test Your Luck This St. Patrick’s Day

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges everyone to drink responsibly during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day. The international celebration is often recognized by adults as a time for gatherings at bars and pubs. Unfortunately, one night of drinking can lead to deadly consequences if plans aren’t made to get home safely.
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Metro-North Commuter Railroad's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System discussed on March 9 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-225; Galena, AK on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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