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The NTSB investigation of the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio is ongoing.
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NTSB Releases Data Visualization Tool for General Aviation Accidents

The National Transportation Safety Board Wednesday introduced a new tool to visualize information about recent general aviation accident investigations.
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Combustible Materials Near Hot Work Led to Fire on New Orleans Passenger Vessel

Combustible materials left unprotected near hot work led to a fire on a passenger vessel in New Orleans, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
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FMCSA Announces Proposed Improvements to Its Safety Measurement System to Prevent Crashes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to reduce and prevent crashes.
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FAA Completes Rule to Increase Safety at Airports

A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration will help airports detect and mitigate safety problems before they result in accidents or incidents.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Latest Steps to Deliver a National Network of Convenient, Reliable, Made-in-America Electric Vehicle Chargers

Biden-Harris Administration announced its latest actions to advance the President’s vision of building 500,000 EV chargers by 2030 and delivering a convenient, reliable, and Made-in-America electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
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Hyundai and Kia Launch Service Campaign to Prevent Theft of Millions of Vehicles Targeted by Social Media Challenge

Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it FREE of charge to vehicle owners.
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Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Special Permits discussed on Feb. 15 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on Feb. 15 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agency Information Collection: Activity under OMB Review; Report of Traffic and Capacity Statistics-The T-100 System discussed on Feb. 15 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes on Feb. 15

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on Low Carbon Transportation Fuels

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Feb. 15, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to examine low carbon transportation fuels and consider the development of a national clean fuels policy.
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Transportation Department discusses Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Crystal Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota on Feb. 15

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Buttigieg: 'Appreciated the chance to speak to America's county officials' on transportation issues

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at the National Associates of Counties Legislative Conference Feb. 13, where he discussed various transportation issues.
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Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders on Feb. 15

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Revised Carrier Safety Measurement System discussed on Feb. 15 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a seven page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Latest Steps to Deliver a National Network of Convenient, Reliable, Made-in-America Electric Vehicle Chargers

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its latest actions to advance the President’s vision of building 500,000 EV chargers by 2030 and delivering a convenient, reliable, and Made-in-America electric vehicle (EV) charging network. These next steps - publishing minimum standards . .
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Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits discussed on Feb. 15 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits on Feb. 15

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Buttigieg: DOT will 'use all relevant authorities to ensure accountability' after Ohio train derailment

U.S. Department of Transportation is awaiting an investigation into the toxic-chemical-laden train derailment in Ohio Feb. 3 before assigning blame.
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