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FY22 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation grant opened on Feb. 17.
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Notice published by Transportation Department on Feb. 14

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 14?

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department publishes rule on Feb. 14

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 14?

The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Action to support and protect the jobs': DOT announces $69 million in additional assistance from American Rescue Plan

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announcement of $69 million in additional payroll protection support to protect 31,000 aviation manufacturing jobs nationwide will support the industry's "robust recovery," transportation's secretary said in a news release
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President Biden, USDOT and USDOE Announce $5 Billion over Five Years for National EV Charging Network, Made Possible by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy today announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to build out a national electric vehicle charging network, an important step towards making electric vehicle (EV) charging accessible to all Americans.
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation and Energy announces $5 billion in funds toward a national electric vehicle charging network

In an effort to make electric vehicle charging stations along the Interstate highway system more accessible, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Energy announced last week that $5 billion will be made available to build a national electric vehicle charging network.
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New phase of testing to safely integrate drones into US airspace underway, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced new testing phase to safely integrate drones into the nation's airspace will begin with field testing, according to an FAA news release
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DOT-FTA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 16

FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program grant opened on Feb. 16.
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Webster Statement from Hearing on Stakeholder Perspectives on FEMA’s Priorities

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Ranking Member Daniel Webster (R-FL) from today’s hearing entitled, “FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives":
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Statement from Ranking Member Sam Graves on FAA Administrator Steve Dickson

News Release: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson is stepping down...
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U.S. DOT Delivers Additional Assistance from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to Keep Aviation Manufacturing Workers on the Job

News Release: The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) program has now announced more than $673 million in payroll protection support, protecting nearly 31,000 manufacturing jobs nationwide 
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DOT-FHWA grant application closes on April 22

Highway Use Tax Evasion - Intergovernmental Efforts grant opened on Feb. 15.
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Transportation secretary: U.S. won't allow expanding 5G technology to jeopardize flights

The U.S. won't allow the expansion of 5G wireless technology to jeopardize aviation safety, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.
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FAA Announces Internship Opportunities for Students

News Release: 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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DOT-MA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 14

2022 Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants grant opened on Feb. 14.
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DOT-FHWA grant application closes on April 14

Commuter Authority Rail Safety Improvement (CARSI) Grants Round 2 grant opened on Feb. 14.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Work publishes 14 press releases or notices in January

There were 14 press releases or notices published by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Work in January.
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Utah’s .05% Law Shows Promise to Save Lives, Improve Road Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found that traffic deaths in Utah decreased, and more drivers said they arranged for sober rides home, when the State lowered its impaired driving legal limit to .05%.In a new study published today,  NHTSA found Utah’s fatal crash rate dropped by 19.8% in 2019, the first year under the lower legal limit, and the fatality rate decreased by 18.3%.
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