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News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) secured passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022) as part of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 83-11 in the Senate.
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Buttigieg: ‘Delighted to provide more communities’ opportunity for $1.5 billion RAISE funding

Funding of $1.5 billion is available through a U.S. Department of Transportation program that funds freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects.
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U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Added 4,889 Jobs in October 2022; Employment Remains 4.9% Above Pre-Pandemic October 2019

U.S. Airline Employees Headcount (Full-time and Part-time Employees)
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USDOT Announces Appointments to the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS)

As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) focus on improving the safety of public transportation systems, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced the appointment of 24 members to the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS).
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FAA Proposes $134,475 Fine Against Vieques Air Link for Flights with Unqualified Pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $134,475 civil penalty against Vieques Air Link of Puerto Rico for allegedly conducting passenger flights with unqualified pilots.
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Consumer Alert: Important Subaru Recall for Fire Risk

Subaru of America has issued a recall on select Model Year 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent vehicles due to increased fire risk.
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NHTSA Reminds Holiday Revelers to Drive Sober

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is kicking off its annual holiday season impaired-driving campaign, raising awareness of the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
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Buttigieg: ‘We're working to confront these longstanding issues’ of crimes against truck drivers

A study evaluating the prevalence of crimes against truck drivers in the United States said harassment against truck drivers is prevalent, particularly against women and minority truck drivers.
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Transportation Department publishes 24 notices in week ending Dec. 10

There were 24 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending Dec. 10, according to the Federal Register.
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Buttigieg: Supply-chain bottlenecks eased by ‘hard work by transportation workers, key businesses and this administration’

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has praised progress made in the supply-chain bottlenecks.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes on Dec. 16

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Lemoore Naval Air Station (NAS) (Reeves Field), CA discussed on Dec. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes on Dec. 16

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hanford Municipal Airport, CA on Dec. 16

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting on Dec. 16

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on Dec. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Transportation Department publish on Dec. 16?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Establishment of Class E Airspace; Christmas Valley Airport, OR; Correction discussed on Dec. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: All Stations Accessibility Program on Dec. 16

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing discussed on Dec. 16 by Transportation Department

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