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BTS’ National Transportation Statistics Updated. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), today updated National Transportation Statistics (NTS) – a web-only reference guide to national-level transportation data. NTS, updated quarterly, includes a wide range of national transportation information. NTS consists of more than 260 tables of national data on the transportation system , safety , the economy and energy and the environment , of which 51 were updated today. NTS also includes 11 modal profiles , compilations of all NTS data related to a single mode or subject. The next quarterly update is scheduled for July. NTS can be viewed on the BTS website. Contact: Dave Smallen (202) 366-5568.
DOT Federal Funds Available for Small U.S. Shipyards. The U.S. Maritime Administration today announced that qualified small shipyards may apply for a share of $9.45 million in federal funding to help enhance their efficiency and competitiveness. The grants are available for capital and related improvement projects that foster efficiency and competitive operations; quality ship construction, repair and reconfiguration; and employee training. Grants are limited to no more than 75 percent of the estimated improvement costs. Application packages must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST. on May 28, 2013. Additional information is available in the Federal Register at https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-08486 or by contacting David M. Heller, Director, Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering, Maritime Administration, Room W21-318, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590; David.Heller@dot.gov; phone: (202) 366–5737; or fax: (202) 366–6988.
