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Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to strengthen its communication and coordination with partners, especially Tribal communities.
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Chair DeFazio Statement on Reports of a Gas Tax Holiday Under Consideration in Congress

Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement regarding reports that a “gas tax holiday” may be under consideration in Congress.
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Chair DeFazio Statement on Resignation of FAA Administrator Steve Dickson

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson announced his resignation effective March 31, 2022.“While Administrator Dickson and I didn’t always see eye to eye, I thank him for his dedicated service to our country during such a challenging time for aviation.
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Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA Stakeholder Priorities for 2022

As natural disasters become more costly and have greater impact upon communities across the nation, it is critical that FEMA programs are as effective and efficient as possible.
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Transportation Department publishes notice on Feb. 18

The US Transportation Department published a five page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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NTSB: Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Help Vulnerable Road Users

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy praised the decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to allow advanced headlight technology in the U.S., saying it would protect the most vulnerable road users.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces More Than $45 Million in Passenger Ferry Grant Awards to 11 States and Territories to Improve Public Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today awarded $45.3 million in fiscal year 2021 grants to projects in 11 states and territories to support passenger ferry service.
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Federal Railroad Administration Publishes Quarterly Report on the Performance and Service Quality of Intercity Passenger Rail for Fourth Quarter of FY 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today published a report and supporting data files that measure the performance and service quality of Amtrak intercity passenger train operations during the fourth quarter of FY 2021.
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FMCSA Declares Texas Motor Carrier An Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared 4 Life Transport Corporation an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered the Houston-based motor carrier to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate operations. The motor carrier was served the Federal order on February 11, 2022.
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Letter from Steve Dickson to the Workforce and the American Public

By now, most of you have heard that I will be stepping down as FAA Administrator as of March 31.
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FAA Announces Internship Opportunities for Students

The FAA is offering 50 student internships at numerous air traffic facilities across the country. Interns will be fully immersed in teams working on mission-related projects and engaged in meaningful learning and development activities.
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What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 18?

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published by Transportation Department on Feb. 17

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department publishes notice on Feb. 17

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 17?

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Feb. 17 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOT revamps complaint, appeal processes for airline passengers

A rule issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation is set to protect airline passengers from unfair and deceptive practices by streamlining hearing procedures.
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Department of Transportation announces nearly $18M to go toward tribal programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Jan. 24 announced that will be helping tribes administer transportation programs through an assistance program.
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Notice published on Feb. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a five page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 16?

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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