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The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Supply Chain Indicators

News Release: As a result of the strength of the recovery under President Biden, which helped create more than 6 million jobs, and the fastest quarter of economic growth since the mid-1980s, increases in cargo volume mean that our supply chains - particularly our ports, rail, and trucking that move goods throughout . .
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DOT reports air travel key metrics for December 2021 and 2021 overall for the year

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the release of air travel metrics for December 2021 and the calendar year of 2021.
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Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review discussed on March 1 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Marshall, MI discussed on March 1 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOT-MA offers new grant application process starting March 1

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for America's Marine Highway Program grant opened on March 1.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Finalizes Procedures to Increase Access at Newark for Lower Cost Carriers

The U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a notice finalizing its procedures to reassign 16 peak afternoon and evening runway times previously operated by Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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Transcript: Secretary Buttigieg Remarks at I-70, Floyd Hill, Colorado

Thank you so much, thank you Margaret for demonstrating the civic leadership that is so important to couple with elected leadership in order to get big things done. I want to acknowledge and thank Representative Neguse, Senator Hickenlooper, and Senator Bennet.
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Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize funds for, reinforce, and support the United States Coast Guard.
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Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2021, Full Year 2021 Numbers

The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of December 2021 and the full calendar year 2021 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, and oversales.
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FAA Expands Use of Independent Review Groups When Certifying Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to make progress in reforming its aircraft certification processes.
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Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs discussed on Feb. 28 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 79 (B-79); Annette Island, AK discussed on Feb. 28 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Proposed Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Amber 4 (A-4); Anaktuvuk Pass, AK on Feb. 28

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOT-PHMSA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 28

FY 2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants (States and Territories only) grant opened on Feb. 28.
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DOT-PHMSA grant application closes on April 15

FY 2022 Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant grant opened on Feb. 28.
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Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2021, Full Year 2021 Numbers

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 December 2021 and the full calendar year 2021 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, . .
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters discussed on Feb. 28 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airworthiness Directives; AVOX System Inc. (Formerly Scott Aviation) Oxygen Cylinder and Valve Assemblies and Oxygen Valve Assemblies discussed on Feb. 28 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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