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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas criticizing the unnecessary and improper Jones Act waivers issued by the agency for petroleum and liquid natural gas shipments to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
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Carper Announces New EPW Chief Counsel, Communications Director
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced two Democratic staff changes on the committee. Alexandra Teitz will serve as Chief Counsel, while Jake Abbott will take over as Communications Director.
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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing discussed on Nov. 1 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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The U.S. DOT Volpe Center Seeks Student Interns
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is now recruiting talented individuals to join our team as part of our 2023 Summer Pathways Internship Program. Interested students can apply via the Pathways Internship job posting on USAJobs.gov, which opens today (Oct 25th) and closes on Friday, Nov 11th.
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BTS Updates Datasets to National Transportation Atlas Database
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics today released its fall 2022 update to the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD), a set of nationwide geographic databases of transportation facilities, networks, and associated infrastructure.
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National Transportation Statistics 10/28/22 Updated
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released its monthly update to National Transportation Statistics (NTS), a guide to historical national-level transportation trends.This month’s updated data tables include U.S.
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Air Travel Consumer Report: August Consumer Complaints Up 6 Percent from July, More Than 320 Percent Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of August for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $703 Million to Improve Port Infrastructure, Strengthen National Supply Chains, Lower Costs
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $703 million to fund 41 projects in 22 states and one territory that will improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program.
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NTSB Opens Public Docket for Bell 407 Air Tour Helicopter Accident Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board opened the public docket Monday as part of its ongoing investigation of the June 8, 2022, crash of a Bell 407 helicopter in Kalea, Hawaii.
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NTSB Issues Urgent Aviation Safety Recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board today issued an urgent safety recommendation to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada, acting upon the NTSB’s findings into the ongoing investigation of the Sept. 4, 2022, crash of a De Havilland Canada DHC-3 in Mutiny Bay, Washington.
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Consumer Alert: Important Hyundai Recall for Fire Risk
Hyundai Motor America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles due to a risk of fire and strongly urges owners of these vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired.
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Consumer Alert: Important Kia Recall for Fire Risk
Kia America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles due to a continued risk of fire and strongly urges owners of these vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired.
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Transportation Department publishes rule on Oct. 31
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities on Oct. 31
The US Transportation Department published a five page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Carper Announces New EPW Chief Counsel, Communications Director
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced two Democratic staff changes on the committee. Alexandra Teitz will serve as Chief Counsel, while Jake Abbott will take over as Communications Director.
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Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes on Oct. 31
The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request at Malden Regional Airport & Industrial Park (MAW), Malden, MO on Oct. 31
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-465; Northcentral United States on Oct. 31
The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance discussed on Oct. 31 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Buttigieg: Highway Administration's $18.4 million bridge grants will help 'connect people and communities'
More than $18.4 million in first round U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grants for bridge projects in 23 states will affect people in many communities, said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a news release.
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